Each year, Swim England opens nominations for awards to recognise the contribution of the aquatics community. “The awards will celebrate the incredible spirit of aquatics by showcasing individuals, groups and organisations for their passion, dedication and outstanding commitment over the past year.”
Some of these awards are selected and awarded Regionally, with winners being nominated to the National Awards, which will take place at the end of the month.
Coaches of the Year
Swimming Development
Nominees: Sasha Lindsay, Edd Mansell, Shyan Marrie, Sarah Nixon
Swimming Performance
Nominees: Joey Stanger
Artistic Swimming Development
Water Polo Development
Nominees: Mike Aish
Diving Development
Nominees: Nigel Mills
Diving Performance
Nominees: Dan Gorsuch
Technical Official of the Year
Nominees: Regan Whitehouse, Maisie Walker, Ian Lamb, Judith Cook, Sue Beatrup, Micelle Bate, Louise Barnes
Volunteer of the Year
Nominees: Maria Neeld, Lisa Watkins, Pippa Sibbald, Malcolm Ross, Adam Knight-Markiegi, Carline Jones, Emma Hawley, Victoria Emery, Michelle Dallaway, Paige Colling, Chalani Appuhamilage, Sarah Allen
Club of the Year
Swimming Club
Nominees: Burntwood SC, Orion SC, Newcastle (Staffs) ASC, Redditch SC, The University of Birmingham SC
Diving Club
Artistic Swimming Club
Winner: Walsall Artistic Swimming Club
Nominees: City of Birmingham SC, Rugby SC
Outstanding Contribution Award
Awarded Nationally as ‘The Harold fern and Alfred H Turner Award’
Nominees: Mandy Garrott, Paul Wilkes, Allison Pratt
Congratulations, and thank you.
The Region would like to extend a huge congratulations to our winners and nominees for this years Awards.
We know so much work goes on behind the scenes of every club, and our community is built upon the unwavering passion and hard work of everyone within it. We want to thank you all for what you do each day.
If there is someone who you believe deserves recognition for an award, make sure to keep an eye out for the 2025 nominations.
