We proudly recognise and celebrate our Regional Award Winners. Your hard work and dedication is appreciated and valued! 

Our 2026 Regional Winners… 

  • Technical Official of the Year – Nik Cartilage (COSACSS) 
  • Diving Club of the Year – Sandwell Diving Club 
  • Artistic Swimming Club of the Year – City of Birmingham SC 
  • Swimming Club of the Year – City of Stoke SC (COSACSS) 
  • Water Polo Club of the Year – Solihull SC 
  • Volunteer of the Year – Lucy Gardner (Solihull SC) 
  • Outstanding Achievement – Tony Green (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 
  • Children/Age Group Coach of the Year – Michael Owen (Northgate Bridgnorth SC) 
  • Participation Coach of the Year – Gemma Queenborough (Sandwell Diving Club) 
  • Talent Coach of the Year – Phil Powell (Solihull SC) 
  • Young Volunteer of the Year – Gene Chua (Bilston SC) 

Congratulations to all of our award winners – and to everyone across the West Midlands region who makes a difference to our aquatic community every single day through their dedication, hard work and passion. 


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