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Meet The Owners

Darren Hare

Darren Hare

While currently applying his day-to-day working hours for Maidstone based construction company Genco as a site manager, most of the football world in the south-east area will know Darren from his involvement in both non-league, league, and grassroots football coaching.

Most notably his time as Gillingham’s U18/ Academy manager for close to a decade across two spells at the club. In that time taking charge as caretaker manager on two separate occasions.

As well as a coach at Gillingham his involvement in football both playing & managing/ coaching has been huge. He’s either played for or management over 10 Kent clubs. Including manager & player in two separate spells for Canterbury City where City Awards as a business is based. In addition to this, Darren has been a coach developer for the FA for over 25 years, delivering coaching courses from level 1 to level 3 to aspiring coaches across the County.

His knowledge of this area, as well as the Medway towns, & Kent as a whole will take City awards to the next level especially in the football section of the business. His contacts and good friends across the county make this venture a really exciting prospect for him and his son Josh.

‘Can’t wait to get started, and see how we can develop and grow the business. Definitely going to be a case of learning on the job, but with Richard’s help for the first period of this new start it’s an exciting time.
- Darren.’

Joshua Hare

Joshua Hare

Son of Darren, Josh followed in his dad’s footsteps in his love for football, initially starting his early football career at Chelsea & Crystal Palace, before achieving his first real milestone at 19… Earning his first professional contract at local club Gillingham, after a 2 year Apprenticeship.

He made a handful of first team appearances, before leaving to attempt to find his feet in the men’s game. Starting in non-league with enjoyable spells at Eastbourne borough & Maidstone untied, before moving to Eastleigh FC. His most enjoyable year in football to date, very close to achieving promotion through the playoffs playing every game and individually being named in that seasons National League Team of the Year.

A great season both as a team and personally, came with his big move and proudest moment in football, signing for Bristol Rovers in League 1 at the time. After 2 years interrupted by injury, Josh’s football career has slowly brought him closer to home in Kent. Where he currently applies his trade at Borehamwood FC.

Now 30, Josh has also been coaching in the local community since the age of 19 on and off while playing, most notably for the Kent based coaching company - ’Pro Soccer Academy’.

‘The hardest moment in any football players career, can be where he sees his life, and career going once his football playing days are coming to an end. Although I’m not quite there yet, having something to start to build and potentially move into full time when the time comes is very exciting. That particular career path being a good family friends, well established business and involved in sport, only increases the good feelings around our decision, to make this new venture a great success. Time to sell some Trophys!
-Josh.’

City Awards – The Canterbury Trophy Shop

City Awards are a Canterbury based company supplying trophies, awards, gifts and support services to local and National sports clubs, businesses and social groups. No matter what the event or occasion we can help you make it a memorable one!
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Engraving

Looking for personalised trophies, medals or awards? Let us know what you would like engraved on your trophy or award and leave it to us. We also offer bespoke hand engraving  for that special touch.

Repairs

If it is damaged, we have an extensive and professional repair service using years of experience to ensure your award is returned on time, repaired and ready to be used just like new.

Special Orders

You may want to commission a special award, a ‘one-off’ for a very special event or person. We can take you through the design and production phases of bespoke commissions.

Ordering

Please take a look at our extensive awards range in our catalogue section, if you cant find what you require or you want to discuss promotional material, advertising, design contact us.