Snowboardcrosser Zoe Gillings won the Sportswoman of the Year crown at the Villa Marina last night.
She also received her British Olympics Association trophy for her performances in the World Cup series.
Zoe is delighted with the recognition of her achievements at home, but says the life of a professional athlete means she is away from the island for most of the year:-

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