SW Awards 2023

This year the Region will be running their awards alongside Swim England's National Awards and nominations are now open. 

The Awards Categories are: 

Club Awards 

Sport Club of the Year Awards

The Sport Club of the Year awards recognise clubs affiliated to Swim England, which continually go above and beyond, creating accessible, safe and welcoming environment for their members. These clubs, or discipline specific sections, provide excellent services in developing, nurturing and improving their club members through dedication and innovation. The Sport Club of the Year awards focus on clubs which create and foster the inclusive community spirit of aquatics ensuring a positive experience for all involved.

The Sport Club of the Year awards are discipline specific and will recognise achievements from the Artistic Swimming, Diving, Swimming and Water Polo clubs or discipline specific club sections.

Criteria:

Must be able to show they are excelling in one or more of the following areas:

• Have demonstrated innovation to grow membership
• Have demonstrated club sustainability
• Have demonstrated club growth
• Have demonstrated a commitment to volunteer recruitment
• Have demonstrated a commitment to volunteer training

Volunteer of the Year 

This award recognises a Swim England member whose contribution is seen as invaluable and their commitment and effort are instrumental in the work to support the delivery of aquatic sport. This volunteer makes a tangible positive impact by demonstrating best practice for developing, supporting and considering the welfare of members. The award recognises a Swim England member who is a dedicated and passionate advocate for aquatics, and is an overall great example for others.

The volunteering activity can be at club, county, regional or national level, and is delivered through Swim England club environment. There is no requirement for the nomination to detail activity at every level, the importance is placed on the impact of the volunteering activity.

Criteria:

• Must be a Swim England member of any category
• Must be active in a club, County, Regional or National setting on a regular basis
• Can be a volunteer at county, regional or national level
• There is no age limit
• Must not be paid

Technical Official of the Year

This award recognises a Swim England Technical Official, of any discipline, whose contribution is seen as invaluable and their efforts are instrumental in the work to support the delivery of aquatic sport through technical officiating.

Their volunteering is making a positive impact and this volunteer is a great example of a role model for others.

The volunteering activity can be club, county, regional or nationally based, and is delivered through Swim England club environment. There is no requirement for the nomination to detail activity at every level, the importance is placed on the impact of the volunteering activity.

Criteria:

• Must be a Swim England member of any category
• Must hold a recognised technical official qualification or certification relevant to their role and activity
• Must be officiating on a regular basis
• There is no age limit
• Must not be paid

Coaching Awards

The Coaching awards recognise Swim England members who have made outstanding commitments to coaching within their specific sport, supporting and inspiring participants to achieve their personal best. The Coaching awards will recognise individuals who are dedicated to fostering inclusive and welcoming environment for all, demonstrating best practice in coaching. These individuals will place members’ welfare at the core of their delivery with a focus on making positive impact.

The coaching activity can be delivered within the club, county, regional or national environment and in recognised competitions. There is no requirement for the nomination to detail activity at every level, the importance is placed on the impact of the coaching activity. 

Criteria:

• Must hold a Swim England coaching certificate or equivalent
• Must be a Swim England member
• Must be a member of the Coaching and Teaching Register
• All qualifications must be registered with Swim England
• Must be coaching at a Swim England affiliated club, either paid or unpaid
• Can be in a paid or voluntary position

Nomination Process

Nominations are done through the National process, this can be found by clicking here and being directed to the Swim England Website.