Inspiring Official of the Year 2025

Officials are so important to our sport. Without the contributions of officials, athletes wouldn’t be able to enjoy competing in athletics and running week in week out. This award is an opportunity to thank officials who make our licenced competitions happen.

This award is for all licenced officials and celebrates excellence across officiating.

Examples of potential nominations could include:

• An official who has gone above and beyond (this could include the number of events they have officiated at, taking on the responsibilities of overseeing an event or how they have supported other officials, volunteers and athletes(?))
• Celebrating experienced officials or new aspiring officials
• Highlighting the dedication and commitment an individual has shown
• Those who have officiated at key events

Listen to what our Club Support Manager Richard Ayling says about the category and how to nominate.

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Complete an online nomination form

Nominations close 9 June 2025.

Would you rather speak than type?

If writing isn't your strength, this year you can either submit a video or voice note by following the steps below.

Submitting a video / voice note

Please follow the below steps if you would like to submit a verbal nomination:

1. Complete the first two sections on the nomination form
   ('About you, the nominator’ and 'About them, the nominee')’ .
2. Select 'Video / voice nomination' when asked how you would like to submit your nomination.
3. Type 'video' or 'voice' in the 3 answer boxes so we can cross check.
4. Click ‘Submit’ at the bottom of the nomination form.
5. Record your video or voice note nomination on your phone.
6. Send the recording to us via WhatsApp.

Video / voice note guidance

1. Ensure your video is no longer than 2 minutes (we will not accept nominations longer than this).
2. In your video / voice note, answer the 3 questions in the final 'Nomination information' section of the form.

Sending your video / voice note

1. Send your nomination via WhatsApp to Megan Weir on 07442 776 379. If you have any issues sending your nomination in this format, please get in contact with awards@englandathletics.org
2. You must send your video along with the following information:
   • Your name.
   • The nominee’s name, region and their club/group.
   • The category you would like the nominee to be considered for.