British Rowing’s Volunteer and Coach of the Year of Award winners announced
Congratulations to the volunteers and coaches who have been recognised by our awards – they will be honoured at an awards lunch on 4 February.
British Rowing is delighted to be able to announce the winners of the 2016 Volunteer and Coach of the Year Awards
Very many congratulations to all!
Coach of the Year Awards
Club Performance (winner): Rachel Hooper – Northwich RC
Club Performance (commended): Noelle Stallard – Broxbourne RC
Education Performance: Christopher O’Hara – Oxford University Lwt Women’s BC
Education Development: Steve O’Connor – Fulham Reach BC
Club Development: Phil Gunning – Cantabrigian RC
Coaching Team (winner): Chester le Street RC
Coaching Team (commended): Warrington RC
A special lifetime achievement award goes to Steven Kent of Caradon Pilot Gig Club and the CPGA for his huge contribution to rowing in the West.
Volunteer Awards
East Region Open: Simon Clark – Star Club
East Region Young Person: Nathan Day – Broxbourne RC
East Region Club Admin: Simon Emmings – Chesterton RC
East Region Event Admin: Paul Haines – Cantabrigian RC
East Mids Region Overall: Phil Latka – Boston RC
North Region Young Person: Ryan Bewick – Durham School BC
North Region Event Admin: Richard Mortimer – Durham Regatta
North Region Open: Nicci Slipman – Hexham RC
North West Region Young Person: Emily Harding – Manchester University Boat Club
North West Region Club Admin: Jade Thomson – Lakeland RC
North West Region Club (Open): Emily Howe – Windermere RC
North West Region Overall: Andy Greenwell – Runcorn RC
Thames Region Safety: Steve O’Connor – Fulham Reach BC
Thames Region Open: John Bosco Ridge – Reading RC
Thames Region Event Admin: Tony (A.J.) Evans – Marlow Regatta
Thames Region Club Admin: Susan Pictor – Putney Town RC
Yorks Region Overall: John Sparrow – York City RC
Yorks Region Club Admin: Charlotte Wilkinson – Hull Kingston RC
Yorks Region Young Person: Amy Hopson – Hull Kingston RC
Yorks Region Open: Chris Whitehead – City of Sheffield RC
Yorks Region Event Admin: Julie McLeish – Guy Fawkes BC
WAGS Region Open: Stephen Rose – Gloucester RC
WAGS Region Club Admin: Ann Hallett – Taunton RC
Safety Winner: Andrea Worley – Wimbleball RC
The awards lunch is being held at the River & Rowing Museum in Henley on Thames on 4 February. This year’s guest speaker and further details for all our guests will be announced after the Christmas break. There will be photographs and full coverage in Rowing & Regatta and the British Rowing Almanack in due course.
