Regional Award Nominations Now Open!
NOMINATIONS FOR OUR REGIONAL AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN!
Do you know someone who deserves recognition?
Now’s your chance to shine a light on the people making a difference in your clubs!
As part of the Swim England National Awards the Regional Awards follow the National Award criteria, winners of the Regional Awards will then be forwarded onto the National Selection Panel.
The categories are listed below and nominations can be made through the Swim England website by following this link: https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/swim-england-national-awards/
Club of the Year - Sport Specific
This award celebrates Swim England affiliated clubs that exemplify the spirit of aquatics through inclusive, ambitious and community driven practice. These clubs go above and beyond to create exceptional experiences both in and out of the water, placing their members at the heart of everything they do.
The Club of the Year awards are discipline-specific, recognising the achievements from Artistic Swimming, Diving, Swimming (including Masters and Para Swimming) and Water Polo, highlighting the unique contributions of clubs across aquatics.
Nominees should have demonstrated:
- How member experiences are placed at the club’s core, creating safe and supportive environment
- How the club has strived for excellence in its delivery, development and impact
- How the club proactively supports and develops all members of the club, including participants, coaches and volunteers
- Ways in which the club has built strong connections with the wider community and promoted access to aquatics
Criteria:
- Must be an affiliated Swim England Club or a Section of an affiliated Club
Volunteer of the Year
This award honours a Swim England member whose dedication, generosity and passion have made an impact on the aquatics community. Through their selfless contribution, this individual has helped enable safe, enjoyable and successful experiences where everyone feels valued.
The volunteering activity can be at Club, County, Regional or National level. There is no requirement for the nomination to detail activity at every level and the importance is placed on the impact of the volunteering activity.
Nominees should have demonstrated:
- How the volunteer demonstrated a clear passion for aquatics
- How they have helped create an inclusive and positive experiences for all
- How they stepped forward to support the delivery of aquatic sports for club members
- How they give their time to support fellow volunteers to create a stronger and more connected aquatic community
- How they have gone above and beyond to make a meaningful difference
Criteria:
- Must be a Swim England member
- Must be actively volunteering in an affiliated Club, County, Regional or National setting on a regular basis
- Must be compliant with Wavepower requirements
- Must be at least 26 years old (volunteers aged 14 to 25 years should be nominated in the Young Volunteer Award)
- Must not be paid
Please note, technical officials should be nominated in Swim England Technical Official of the Year award category.
Young Volunteer of the Year
This award celebrates a young Swim England member who has shown a commitment to volunteering in aquatics at Club, County, Regional or National level. Through their energy, commitment and passion for aquatics, they have helped create meaningful experiences for others and are a great example of a role model for young people in their community.
There is no requirement for the nomination to detail activity at every level, as what truly matters is the impact their volunteering has had on individuals, their community and their sport as a whole.
Nominees should have demonstrated:
- How they have demonstrated a clear passion for aquatics and a commitment to helping others enjoy the sport
- How their regular volunteering supports the delivery of aquatic activity
- How they have pursued their desire to learn, grow and develop their skills
- How they have been a positive influence on peers
- Examples of their willingness to support fellow volunteers
Criteria:
- Must be a Swim England member
- Must be actively volunteering in an affiliated Club, County, Regional or National setting on a regular basis
- Must be compliant with Wavepower requirements
- Must be 14 – 25 years of age
- Must not be paid
Technical Official of the Year
This award honours a Swim England Technical Official, from any discipline, whose dedication and contributions are considered invaluable to the delivery of events at any level.
The recipient will be someone whose officiating work has made a meaningful and positive impact, serving as an inspiring role model for others.
Volunteering may take place at Club, County, Regional or National level. While it is not necessary to demonstrate involvement at every level, the emphasis is placed on the significance and impact of their officiating contributions.
Nominees should have demonstrated:
- How they have stepped forward to support the delivery of aquatic events at Club, County, Regional or National level
- How they have committed to their own personal development and pursuing excellence through their training
- How they have supported others in their training and development, either formally or informally
- How they have supported fellow technical officials and participants to have a great event experience
- A passion for the sport that inspires others to get involved in officiating
Criteria:
- Must be a Swim England member
- Must hold a recognised Technical Official qualification or certification relevant to their role and activity
- Must be Officiating on a regular basis
- Can be any age
- Must not be paid
Participation and Community Coach of the Year
This award celebrates a coach who has created a welcoming, inclusive and empowering environment for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy aquatics. Through their coaching, they have opened doors to ongoing participation and helped individuals to have great experiences in water, leading to enhanced wellbeing.
Nominees should have demonstrated:
- How the coach has created a welcoming environment
- How the coach has embedded an inclusive environment
- How their coaching has created enjoyment and contributed to improved wellbeing
Criteria:
- Must be a Swim England member
- Can be a paid or voluntary coach
- Must hold a recognised coaching qualification or certification relevant to their role and activity
- Must be coaching on a regular basis
- Can be any age
Children/Age Group Coach of the Year
This award recognises a coach who has created a fun, safe and inspiring environment for children aged up to 16 years old to learn, grow and fall in love with aquatics. Their approach has led to great levels of participation, retention in the sport and created great experiences for every child in the water.
Nominees should have demonstrated:
- How the coach has created a fun, positive and enjoyable environment
- How the coach has delivered great experiences that keep children engaged and motivated, leading to great levels of participant retention
- How the coach has adapted their coaching delivery to meet the individual needs of each child
Criteria:
- Must be a Swim England member
- Must hold a recognised coaching qualification or certification relevant to their role and activity
- Can be a paid or voluntary coach
- Must be coaching on a regular basis
- Can be any age
Talent Development Coach of the Year
This award celebrates a coach, working within the national talent pathway, who has skilfully created a person-centred learning environment.
The coach will have been compassionate and attentive to people needs, challenging and supporting athletes as individuals. Positive outcomes will have been achieved by coaching the athlete to be a better learner.
Nominees should have demonstrated:
- How the coach has created a person-centred learning environment
- How the coach is attentive to their athlete’s needs, challenging and supporting them as individuals
- Examples of positive outcomes and how they have helped their athletes to improve
Criteria:
- Must be a Swim England member
- Must hold a recognised coaching qualification or certification relevant to their role and activity
- Can be a paid or voluntary coach
- Must be coaching on a regular basis
- Can be any age
Posted by Swim England South West on June 3rd 2025
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