Newcomer to Volunteering 2025

Is there a new volunteer at your club who is making a BIG difference?! If so, this is the category to celebrate their achievements.

To be eligible for this award, the volunteer needs to be a member of an England Athletics affiliated club and either NEW to volunteering in the last 3 years or NEW to volunteering at your club within the last 3 years. Any voluntary role can be considered for this category.

Through this category we want to celebrate young people taking steps into volunteering, athletes giving back to their club, parents/guardians helping at club nights and all the new volunteers within clubs who have put their hand up to help. 

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.