ASHTON Hewitt has pledged there's plenty more to come as the winger bids to build on his breakthrough season with Newport Gwent Dragons.

The 21-year-old from Caerleon was named the Argus Dragon of the Year for his exploits in 2015/16 to follow in the footsteps of previous winner, Wales speedster Hallam Amos.

Hewitt made 23 starts and scored seven tries, going from being a fringe player to a certain starter thanks to his livewire attacking.

He was one of the bright lights of a challenging campaign at Rodney Parade and caught the eye of the Wales management team before a shoulder injury ended his season in April.

"It was a big season for me personally and I really enjoyed it, even though we didn't end up where we want to be in the Guinness Pro12," said Hewitt.

"I had been a bit inconsistent the previous season and it was clear I had a lot to work on. That's still the case but I'd like to think I've developed.

"My strengths came into play quite a bit this season and I got a lot of starts under my belt and gained lots of experience.

"I felt I did well against the Scarlets in pre-season, then the (Singha Premiership) 7s went well to give me confidence for the season.

"I guess that things went my way with Tom Prydie and Hallam Amos getting injured but I just had to take my opportunity."

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Hewitt, who memorably outplayed Lions speedster Alex Cuthbert in the festive derby with Cardiff Blues, will no longer have the element of surprise after his 2015/16 efforts.

However, the winger hopes that the same attitude of getting his head down on the training paddock will reap more rewards.

"I guess people will know more about me now but I don't tend to worry who I am facing. If it's a big name I just worry about my own strengths and try to play my own game," he said.

He continued: "I've gained a lot from this season but there is more to come from me. You always have stuff to work on and improvements to make and I want to become more of a complete winger by working on my weaknesses.

"I want to build on this season and hopefully we can do better as a team as well because it has been disappointing and we want to work our way up the Pro12 table."

Hewitt also won most promising player at the Dragons' awards night while flanker Nic Cudd scooped the honour voted for by his peers and in the Worthington's fans vote.

Hooker Elliot Dee took the Phil James award for community work while Adam Hughes' stunning team score against Ulster in Belfast won try of the year.