The awards – seen as the most prestigious within the coaching community – were created to recognise the remarkable contributions coaches make in providing high-quality coaching experiences, supporting people holistically on their journey through sport and physical activity, and promoting the physical and mental health of the nation.
From transforming lives and communities in the world of sport and physical activity, to blazing a trail for inclusion in all coaching environments, to celebrating the great coaching moments of the year in high performance sport, the coaching family was given a fitting celebration for their outstanding work.
The event recognised coaches such as the Lionesses' Sarina Wiegman, British Cycling's Simon Watt, and legendary UK Athletics coach Aston Moore for their invaluable contributions to the people and teams they coach, following a special year for major events and competitions, which included a home Commonwealth Games and Women's European Championships.
From the initial list of finalists in each category, worthy winners have been chosen for each of the following awards:
- Change a Life award, supported by Sport England - Tony Kerr (paddlesports)
- Coach Developer of the Year - Brogan Jones (multi-sport)
- Coaching Chain - Laura Unsworth MBE's chain (Peter Westbrook, Jane Sixsmith MBE, Tim Barlow, Jerome Goudie, Danny Kerry MBE, Karen Brown MBE, Craig Parnham, David Ralph)
- Coaching Podcast of the Year - Walking on Air (nordic walking)
- Community Coach of the Year - Adults, supported by Sport England - Jordan Bedford (multi-sport)
- Community Coach of the Year - Children and Young People, supported by the Children’s Coaching Collaborative - Bob Mowlem (football)
- Great Coaching Moment, supported by Spond - Sarina Wiegman – England end 56 years of hurt with victory at Euro 2022
- High Performance Coach of the Year, supported by UK Sport - Simon Watts (cycling)
- Inclusive Coaching Award, supported by sportscotland - Worcester RFC Mixed Ability (rugby union)
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Aston Moore (athletics)
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Jim Hunter (athletics)
- Mussabini Medallists - David Murdoch MBE (curling)
- Mussabini Medallists - Scott MacBain (Para Alpine Skiing)
- Online Coach of the Year - Beth Davidson (fencing)
- Talent Development Coach of the Year - Peter Maliphant (orienteering)
- Young Coach of the Year, supported by Reading Room - Lexie Williams (touch rugby / rugby union)