The UK Coaching Awards is regarded as the most prestigious event within the coaching community and celebrates coaches at all levels across the nation.
Following a remarkable year of sport, with the nation captivated by the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the event is an opportunity to celebrate great coaching from community settings to the world stage as well as highlighting the remarkable contributions coaches make to health, happiness and well-being of the people and communities they coach.
From the elite to the grassroots, they were established to recognise the invaluable role coaches play in building a happier and healthier society – whether masterminding a gold medal moment that can inspire thousands, or turning up week in, week out to support participants at a community sports club.
With previous award winners including Judy Murray and Aston Moore (Lifetime Achievement award), Sarina Wiegman (Great Coaching Moment of the Year), and the coaches behind Lucy Bronze and Ben Stokes’ path to success (Coaching Chain award), the awards reflect the unforgettable coaching highlights of each year and the tireless work that goes on behind the scenes.
Awards for Coaches
From all the nominations, a judging panel has selected the following finalists.
Change a Life Award, supported by Sport England
- John D’Ambrosio (Judo)
- Dr Nana Badu (Multi-sport)
- Thomas Jones (Cricket)
Community Coach of the Year (Adults), supported by Sport England
- Aura Chacón Godoy (Multi-sport)
- Claire Lambton (Multi-sport)
- Elena Rodolfi (Swimming; Triathlon)
Community Coach of the Year (Children and Young People), supported by Children's Coaching Collaborative / Play Their Way
- Edward Colman-Roberts (Martial Arts)
- Hannah Vines (Rowing)
- Kiran Wiltshire (Basketball)
High Performance Coach of the Year
- Adam Elliott (Triathlon)
- Karen Jane Thorpe (Artistic Swimming)
- Trevor Painter (Athletics)
Online Coach of the Year
- Louise Walden-Edwards (Figure Skating)
- Robert Mayes (Indoor Rowing)
- Valentina de Pascale (Multi-sport)
Talent Development Coach of the Year
- Mark Stevenson (Wheelchair Basketball)
- Oleksandra Shkoda (Rhythmic Gymnastics)
- Simone Gould (Netball)
Young Coach of the Year
- Chauncey Taylor (Multi-sport)
- Jennifer Mendonca (Boxing)
- Zain Khan (Multi-sport)
Awards in Support of Coaches
Inclusive Coaching
- Coach Core Foundation (Multi-sport)
- Dr Rashmi Becker (Dance)
- Sense Active Sensory Sport Programme (Multi-sport)
Coach Developer of the Year, supported by British Gymnastics
- David Smith (Multi-sport)
- Kevin Badu (Football)
- Lisa Williams (Basketball)