The season is long over but some of the Island's top footballing personalities were still scoring - and heavily so - on Saturday night.

Winners at the annual Bermuda Football Association (BFA) Prize Presentation were certainly reflective of the 2003-04 season which was dominated by Dandy Town and Devonshire Cougars on the men's side while triple-crown PHC ruled the women's division.

Dandy Town's scorer/playmaker Carlos Smith and PHC's Tschana Wade were the toast of the evening at Ocean View Golf Club, netting the coveted Male and Female MVP awards respectively.

Wade, in fact, celebrated a ‘brace' as she also copped the Leading Goalscorer - Women title with a staggering 31 league goals; 49 in all competitions.

Outstanding talent Raymond Beach too had a double strike on the night, snagging the Young MVP - Male and Leading Goalscorer - Premier Division awards. It was a hat-trick in the latter category for the Devonshire Cougars frontman as his 17 league goals earned him top- marksman kudos for the third straight year.

Veteran North Village player Kentoine Jennings lived up to his on-field reputation, protecting his title as Best Male Defender to shut out Meshach Wade, Shaun Smith and Stanton Lewis.

It too was his third in a row as was Prospect's retention of the men's Fair Play award.

However, the man with the biggest smile in the room was easily Devarr Boyles who quietly but efficiently charted Dandy Town to an unforgettable Premier Division and FA Cup double.

Having witnessed the birth of his son Nkosi earlier in the day, the Coach of the Year in the men's divisions received a standing ovation as he rose from his seat.

“This award is very significant. It's the result of a lot of work not only by me but by others who bought my vision and were committed to it,” he said unselfishly saluting others at the St. John's Road club and his family.

The 34-year-old noted the accolade was a barometer for his progress in just his second year of coaching.

“I would like to think I'm on the right track; that I'm on to something. Obviously, with the way our results went, we were very close to a perfect year in the league with just one loss.

“The signs were there last season and this season was a culmination of 18 months of work.”

Boyles also hailed the success of his pivotal player and cousin Carlos Smith terming him “a very worthy recipient” as MVP a decade after first winning the same honour.

“Carlos has redeveloped his game. Ten years ago his game was based solely on pace but I think he has incorporated some other facets in his game now which make him a more complete player and able to play more than one position.

“Playing with younger guys has probably regenerated him. He isn't looking to stop.”

Smith, who turns 35 next month, said the award was extra special because it's a signal “I'm still doing something on the field”.

“I must say it feels pretty good,” said the Town hero who made an exception and broke his self-imposed media silence for the big occasion.

Smith thanked his “little big cousin Devarr” for superb coaching and his more youthful peers for inspiring him to energetic performances. Regarding his prolific goal-scoring he said simply: “I try to put away the chances as they come.”

Though nervous, the national player - who beat team-mate Khano Smith and the Cougars duo of Beach and Heys Wolfe for the top crown - explained he logically felt he had a strong chance of winning.

“All of us had good seasons but I feel the team that takes the main trophies should be the one from whom the MVP is chosen. No disrespect to the Cougars players but I felt it would have been me or Khano.”

On the women's side, however, there was little guessing that Wade's cracking form this season would eclipse her rivals.

“It feels really good because I had a couple rough seasons before not doing too well and as far as my attitude was concerned but I have really matured a lot this season,” said the 20-year-old MVP.

“I stepped my game up mentally and physically and I have really worked hard this season.”

Unlike her and Smith, Beach - for all his personal glory - had no silverware to show for Cougars' grit and determination in the year past.

Bermuda's most clinical finisher lamented that his team had “been there... involved in all the cups and close in the league” but had ultimately emerged empty-handed. Bearing that in mind, he dedicated his awards to all those at the Den.

“These two prizes are for them and the fans who come out and pay money to support us,” said the 20-year-old striker.

Jennings, who did not attend the ceremony, expressed surprise at being voted top defender again because he did not have a long season.

“I guess some people thought otherwise,” he surmised.

PHC's success in women's soccer was evident by the manner in which they ‘cleaned up' in various categories.

Their coach Wendall Furbert took the Coach of the Year award in the women's division while Kimisha Perinchief was Best Goalkeeper and Romeika Brangman, the Best Female Defender. Furbert said years and years of hard work had finally paid off and thanked his team, support staff and family for their backing.

Anthony Mouchette and Ronue Cann clinched the officiating awards as Referee of the Year and Most Improved Referee respectively.

Speaking against the backdrop of three colleagues' recent retirements, Mouchette said he plans to soldier on despite increasing abuse from club managements who sometimes clearly don't know the rules.

“We are the few but we are the brave because not everybody can take this abuse,” he soberly told the gathering.

Hurricanes' women joined Prospect's men in the Fair Play spotlight. The former had a single yellow card last season while Prospect's 12 bookings saw them repeat as winners.

“Our team is made up of mostly policemen and if we can't demonstrate fair play then it's going to be hard for all others,” joked Tracy Adams in accepting the prize for the First Division outfit.