THREE Clacton juniors – Sam Hume, Gracie Edwards and Jonathan Found – took centre stage at the Clacton and District League’s AGM and presentation evening, at the Brotherhood Hall.

Pride of place went to Hume, who received the prestigious Harry Walker Memorial Award – an annual award made to the outstanding player in the whole of Essex.

He was a worthy winner and the youngest-ever to receive the award in its 30-year history.

In presenting it, county chairman Ken Field said the 14-year-old played a major part in the county’s successful cadet team and was an outstanding player in the Clacton League.

He also achieved exceptional results in the Southend League, where he won the under-21 and restricted singles titles.

As importantly, he was a young player who was quick to compliment his opponents, sporting in both victory and defeat.

Hume and Edwards were also awarded trophies as successful members of the Essex cadet team that won the national division one B.

It crowned a memorable year for the 13-year old, who became the ladies’ singles champion at the Clacton League’s Closed Championships in April.

She was also part of the successful Brotherhood B cup-winning side last month.

The Brian Hogg Trophy, awarded annually to a junior player of whom the Clacton League is proud, was made to Jonathan Found.