We are absolutely thrilled to announce the winners of the Swim England North East Regional Awards 2025!
These incredible individuals and clubs have gone above and beyond to support, inspire and grow our aquatic community. From coaches and volunteers to officials and clubs, their dedication makes a real difference every single day.
Even more exciting – our regional winners will now go forward to the Swim England National Awards, where they’ll be flying the flag for the North East on the national stage!
🏆 Our 2025 Regional Winners
- Artistic Swimming Club of the Year – City of Bradford SC
- Swimming Club of the Year – Tadcaster York Sport Swim Squad
- Water Polo Club of the Year – Rotherham Metro Water Polo Club
- Volunteer of the Year – William Pete Hardy, Armthorpe & District SC
- Young Volunteer of the Year – Phoebe Netherway, Tadcaster York Sport Swim Squad
- Technical Official of the Year – Nicola Hughes, Durham City Aquatics
- Participation & Community Coach of the Year – Gabrielle Williams, City of Sheffield WPC
- Children/Age Group Coach of the Year – Victoria Holt, Tadcaster York Sport Swim Squad
- Talent Development Coach of the Year – Matthew Birch, Rotherham Metro Water Polo Club
- Long Service Award Nominee (Harold Fern and Alfred H Turner Awards) – Norman Leighton, Rotherham Metro Water Polo Club
👏 A huge round of applause to all our winners – and to everyone across the region who continues to give their time, energy and passion to aquatic sport. You are the heartbeat of our community.
We can’t wait to see how our winners get on at the National Awards later this year. Whatever happens, you’ve already made the North East so proud! 💫
👉 Find out more about the National Awards here
