Our annual awards to recognise the selfless dedication and efforts from members, clubs and organisations across the basketball community
There are 15 awards available within each region, covering all aspects of basketball, with regional winners being shortlisted for overall national awards.
All members and organisations can apply and submit nominations for awards. Judgement is made based on quality of applications as opposed to the number of applications so be sure to get as much information in your submission as possible!
Below is the list of the awards that are available for individuals and organisations/clubs each year:
Coaching Awards
Dave Fisher Children’s Coach of the Year
A coach that has helped bring young people into the game and/or helped inspire the next generation of young players with an engaging and fun approach to coaching.
This coach will deliver modified versions of the game that match up with younger participants movement skills and competencies. The coach will provide young players with a great first touch point with the sport, putting them on the pathway to becoming lifelong participants in the game.
Criteria:
- Basketball England Member
- Basketball England Coach License
John Sage Club Coach of the Year
A coach who has developed a culture within their club so players of all ages, abilities and experience levels can enjoy the many benefits of playing our great game.
This coach has become a role model for other coaches within their club and/or area and created standards around caring for and developing basketball players.
Criteria:
- Basketball England Member
- Basketball England Coach License
Player Development Coach of the Year
A coach who develops players as part of the Basketball England Talent Pathway, recognised as "Player Development Coach of the Year," would be characterised by their exceptional ability to nurture young talent and prepare them for higher levels of competition.
This coach excels in identifying and refining the skills and potentials of athletes, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary technical abilities and mental toughness for advancement.
Their approach is holistic, focusing on both the physical and psychological development of players, fostering resilience, sportsmanship, and a deep understanding of the game.
Criteria:
- Basketball England Member
- Basketball England Coach License
Organisation Awards
Anne Pitman and Pauline Prior Community Club of the Year
A Community Club that has created an environment which supports players of all ages, abilities and experience levels.
This club offers basketball in a variety of ways and gives opportunities for all members of their local community to play. This club offers participants all the way from juniors to seniors and offers both formal and informal opportunities to access the game.
Criteria:
- Basketball England Affiliate
- Minimum of 25 Basketball England registered members
- Must run programmes for junior players
- Must have opportunities for females/girls to enjoy the sport
Slam Jam Delivery Partner
An organisation who has delivered Basketball England’s junior programme Slam Jam for children aged 7-11, this organisation has created a fun, supportive and social environment for participants playing the game for the first time.
The participants have also benefited from the organisations coaches who have modified their coaching style and delivery to match up with the participants age and development.
Criteria:
- Programme registered with Basketball England
Local League Provider of the Year
A league who has delivered a high-quality competition, providing members of their community the opportunities to enjoy all the benefits of basketball in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment.
This league has provided players with the chance to develop their skills in a suitable and enjoyable competitive environment away from the NBL structure.
Criteria:
- League/Competition is affiliated to Basketball England
Education Institution of the Year
An Education Institution that has developed a basketball program which has resulted in more students playing the game within school hours. Open to primary, secondary, college and higher education institutions.
This can include a school embedding basketball into their Physical Education curriculum or participating in Basketball England competitions.
Community Basketball Programme of the Year
A programme that has successfully engaged new participants to the game who may not typically play basketball. This initiative has involved delivering a non-competitive version of basketball which has engaged a new range of participants who were not previously involved with the sport.
Officiating Awards
Bill Taylor Table Official of the Year
An individual that has helped to improve the standard of officiating through delivering an exceptional level of table officiating throughout the season. This official has set standards around knowledge, professionalism and preparation for their peers.
They have continuously shown an eagerness to develop their own ability and experiences, mentor others and provide an excellent experience for players of the game.
Criteria:
- Basketball England Member
- Basketball England Table Officiating Licence
Steve Lallament Referee of the Year
A referee who has made the most significant contribution basketball officiating during the season. This referee has continuously show a level of professionalism and acted as a role model for other referees.
This referee has shown a commitment to improving themselves over the years and is continually looking for ways to learn and improve.
Criteria:
- Basketball England Member
- Basketball England Officiating Licence
Statistician of the Year
A statistician that has exceeded their requirements to help grow the game and roles of statisticians. This statistician has created a set of standards for their colleagues to follow and showcased the vital role statisticians have within the sport.
Examples of this are excellent approach to work, mentoring of others and/or assisting in other areas of the game in addition to their own.
Criteria:
- Basketball England Member
- Basketball England Officiating Licence
Individual Excellence Awards
Bev Guymon Inspiring Female of the Year
This award will be given to a female who has supported Basketball England in their vision to have more females playing the sport, the winner will be a role model for other females involved in the sport and someone who has inspired for females to play the game.
This female will be an advocate for getting young girls within their community active and helping them develop a love and appreciation for basketball.
Criteria:
- Basketball England Member
Media/Photographer of the Year
An individual that has provided outstanding digital coverage of the game. This individuals work has resulted in a higher level of engagement and interest of Basketball England’s programmes, competitions or local talent.
Examples of this are action/games photos/videography, informative use of social media and/or innovative use of technology.
Harry Errington GC Volunteer of the Year
An individual who has given up their free time to help make a lasting impact and grow the game.
This individual’s commitment to the sport has resulted in players, coaches and officials having quality basketball experiences, they have continually gone over and above to ensure the game continues to prosper and young people are able to enjoy all the benefits of playing the sport.
Volunteering can be through supporting a club's or league's administration, being a part of a club's committee, coaching or officiating.
Club Welfare Officer of the Year
An individual who is visible in their club in supporting a safeguarding and person central environment and who gives up their free time to help champion a safer sporting culture.
This individual has gone over and above in ensuring that everyone under the club's umbrella feels safe and understands the protocol to follow if an incident was to occur.
Criteria:
- Basketball England Member
- Completed Basketball England Safeguarding Training (if working with U18s)
Services To Basketball Award
This is a prestigious award that can only be won once by an individual and recognises the lifelong commitment to the sport.
These individuals have contributed at all levels of the game, from grassroots, all the way through to elite and international, as well as covering various different roles within the sport. Winners of the award include coaches, players, referees, table officials, league organisers, area registrars and many more.
Roll of Honour
2018
Harry Errington Volunteer of the Year | Divya Gorasia |
Brian Dobson Young Volunteer of the Year | Caitlyn Riley |
Dave Fisher Children's Coach of the Year | Maialen Ansoain Zilbeti |
John Sage Coach of the Year | Paul Wayman |
Community Club of the Year | Newcastle Eagles |
Mary Clark Services to Officiating Award | Chris Taylor |
Steve Lallament Referee of the Year | Courtney Bennett |
KK Mitchell Young Official of the Year | Daniel Cox |
Bill Taylor Table Official of the Year | Claire Atkin |
Statistician of the Year | Luke Orwin |
Teacher of the Year | Fionnuala Duhaney Keown |
School of the Year | Holy Trinity School |
Media/Photographer of the Year | Aiesha Charles |
Bev Guymon Inspiring Female | Harriet Welham |
2019
Harry Errington Volunteer of the Year | Jenny O'Neill |
Brian Dobson Young Volunteer of the Year | Dylan Consterdine |
Dave Fisher Children's Coach of the Year | Phillip Hughes |
John Sage Coach of the Year | Clare Reed |
Community Club of the Year | Haringey Sports Development |
Mary Clark Services to Officiating Award | Dave Durance & Vera Moses |
Steve Lallament Referee of the Year | Roger Murie |
KK Mitchell Young Official of the Year | Harvey West |
Bill Taylor Table Official of the Year | Lindsay Chapman |
Statistician of the Year | Andrea Boreland |
Teacher of the Year | Russell Smith |
School of the Year | Barking Abbey |
Media/Photographer of the Year | Graham Hodges |
Bev Guymon Inspiring Female | Siobhan Prior |
2020
Harry Errington Volunteer of the Year | Troy Roadhouse |
Brian Dobson Young Volunteer of the Year | Elliott Goddard |
Dave Fisher Children's Coach of the Year | Ben Fisher |
John Sage Coach of the Year | Matt Guymon |
Pitman and Prior Community Club of the Year | Brighton Cougars |
Mary Clark Services to Officiating Award | Emily Clarke |
Steve Lallament Referee of the Year | Linda Azemia |
KK Mitchell Young Official of the Year | Ethan Phillipson |
Bill Taylor Table Official of the Year | Rebecca Orleans |
Statistician of the Year | Sarah Booth |
Teacher of the Year | Tim Bond |
School of the Year | Rawlins Academy |
Media/Photographer of the Year | Joe Pinchin |
Bev Guymon Inspiring Female | Madelaine Doyle |
2022
Harry Errington Volunteer of the Year |
Steph Strachan |
Brian Dobson Young Volunteer of the Year | Sam Turkentine |
Dave Fisher Children's Coach of the Year | Lamar Roberts |
John Sage Coach of the Year | Jackson Gibbons |
Pitman and Prior Community Club of the Year | Milton Keynes Basketball Club |
Steve Lallament Referee of the Year | Malcolm Turnbull |
KK Mitchell Young Official of the Year | Rory McGregor |
Bill Taylor Table Official of the Year | Claire Atkin |
Teacher of the Year | Matthew Barwell |
Education Institution of the Year | Solent University |
Media/Photographer of the Year | Lauren Hunt Newham |
Bev Guymon All Girls Inspiring Female | Jade Bow Butters |
2023
Harry Errington Volunteer of the Year | Caroline Bullock |
Brian Dobson Young Volunteer of the Year | Matilda Keary |
Dave Fisher Children's Coach of the Year | Ruth Eytle |
John Sage Coach of the Year | Nick Drane |
Pitman and Prior Community Club of the Year | Richmond Knights |
Steve Lallament Referee of the Year | Kiran Wiltshire |
KK Mitchell Young Official of the Year | Elsie Martin |
Bill Taylor Table Official of the Year | Helen Swift |
Teacher of the Year | Arran Hayes |
Education Institution of the Year | Ormiston Park Academy |
Media/Photographer of the Year | Luke Simcock |
Bev Guymon All Girls Inspiring Female | Cristina Stanciuca |
Statistician of the Year | Caitlin Ryan |
2024
Harry Errington Volunteer of the Year | Jeff Skinner |
Dave Fisher Children's Coach of the Year | Glenn Woodall |
John Sage Club Coach of the Year | Katie Lamond |
Player Development Coach of the Year | Nick Drane |
Slam Jam Delivery Partner of the Year | Northants Basketball Club |
Pitman and Prior Community Club of the Year | Portsmouth Force |
Community Basketball Programme of the Year | Norfolk Hoopstars Basketball C.I.C |
Local League Provider of the Year | Suffolk Basketball League |
Steve Lallament Referee of the Year | Darren Bolt |
Bill Taylor Table Official of the Year | Alissa Shannon |
Education Institution of the Year | St Thomas The Apostle College |
Media/Photographer of the Year | Kymani McPherson |
Bev Guymon All Girls Inspiring Female | Charlotte Williams |
Statistician of the Year | Zoe Silcock |
Club Welfare Officer of the Year | Tracey Ann Williamson |
Services To Basketball
2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
Alan Younger | Andy Harrison-Beaumont | Austin Grant |
Andy Milbourne | Chris Bunnett | Normal Waldron |
Ann Pittman | Danny James | Dave Smith |
Dave Bradshaw | David Turner | Kevin Hibbs |
David Tarbatt | Mike Maddox | Ian Greaves |
Mandy Payne | Mike Neal | Isobel Greaves |
Nick Ibberson | Pat Smith | Howard Leighton |
Patricia Fairclough OBE | Peter Dyke | Trevor Funnell |
Simon Fisher | Rick Wooldridge | Brian Waghorn |
The St Marthe Family | Sheffield Hatters Basketball Club | Pauline Prior |
Tim Brown MBE | Trevor Pountain | Martin Spencer |
Di Charles | ||
Ken Charles | ||
Mike Howarth | ||
Peter Jacques | ||
Sue Smithin |
2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Carolyn 'CJ' Marriott | Bob Martin | Mike Dobson |
Caroline Charles | Gareth Birkett | Karen Billington |
Dave Mills | Craig Sorrell | Kathy Walker |
Bert Beaumont | Duncan MacKenzie | Vanessa Ellis |
Mick Kirk | Kate Lewis | Penny Marshall |
Martin Marshall | Roy Blake | Paul Booth |
Jenni Marshall | Yvonne Winkelman | Chris Gibbs |
Betty Codona OBE | Alan Richardson | |
Dave Girling | ||
Ruth Fettes |