2003 Academy wins Mayoral Oscar for being

'Best Club in the Borough"
Cheshire Academy directors Iain Chalmers and Jane Whetnall presented with an Oscar from Mayor Michael Roberts BEM and Crewe Alex star Efe Sodje
At a special packed ceremony attended by over 250 people and comprising councillors, volunteers, sports professionals and a range of local dignitaries, the Cheshire Academy received a Special Mayors Oscar for being the 'Best Club in the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich.'

During the ceremony the Academy was described as 'an organisation geared to enthuse and inspire; a bearer of light illuminating the way for people with disabilities to achieve their full potential'.

When presenting the award tribute was paid to the national and international standing that the Academy holds in the field of disability sport, in Athletics, Boccia, Table Tennis and Gymnastics to name a few.

Mention was made of the important role that the Academy plays working with local families with disabled children, helping to alleviate social isolation and giving practical advice and support, and with regard the Academies role in the community developing integration and breaking down barriers.

The directors of the Academy Iain Chalmers and Jane Whetnall received a special crystal glass trophy from the Mayor Mr Michael Roberts (BEM) and Crewe Alex player Efe Sodje.

14 year old Michael Taylor winner of the Crewe and Nantwich Mayoral Oscar and title 'Sports personality of the Year'
At the same Ceremony Michael Taylor, won the title of 'Sports Personality of the Year'. Michael was the first wheelchair rhythmic gymnast ever to gain a perfect score at a Gymnastics competition a feat he accomplished twice at the same competition. (see a fuller report under past successes during 1999).

Michael is also credited in taking the sport of Wheelchair Sports Acrobatics to new and unchartered heights. He has won every single national wheelchair category and has won plaudits from all and sunder.

The Mayor Michael Roberts credited Michael with 'bringing great credit to the local Borough' and described him as 'an inspiration to both disabled and non disabled athletes with his unparalleled achievements in his chosen sport.