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Hall of Fame and Volunteer Awards

Caroline Bird

Caroline Bird: 1968-2024

England Athletics was sorry to hear that Caroline Bird passed away earlier this month after a long battle with cancer. The English Schools' AA are deeply saddened at the loss of one of their General Committee members. She was also Buckinghamshire AA President. Caroline had been runner up for the England Athletics South East volunteer award for Contribution to Athletics and Running a few months ago.
Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows reciving their 2024 Hall of Fame trophy

Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows: The importance of the team behind the athlete

Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, were recently inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame as recognition for their work with Keely, and Olympic bronze medallists Georgia Bell and Lewis Davey. We caught up with them during the evening to find out more about their training group, the M11 Track Club, and what the accolade means to them.
Lorna Boothe MBE at Hall of Fame with James Dasaolu

A stalwart of our sport - catching up with Lorna Boothe MBE

We caught up with brand new Hall of Fame inductee, Lorna Boothe MBE to learn more about her career in the sport.
Hall of Fame general view

Celebrating the greats of our sport at our 2024 Hall of Fame

After a break for 2023, the England Athletics Hall of Fame returned in November 2024. The evening at the Athena Events Venue in Leicester was a celebration of our sport with new inductees to the Hall of Fame and recognition of the National Volunteer Award winners for 2024.
2024 National Volunteer award winners

National Volunteer Award winners recognised

This year's England Athletics Hall of Fame also recognised the contributions of the volunteers who make the sport happen. Our National Volunteer Award winners were shortlisted from the nine Regional Award winners in 2024. The awards were presented to our National Volunteer Award winners at the impressive Athena building in Leicester as part of the 2024 England Athletics Hall of Fame event.
East group volunteer award winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: East

The East Region Volunteer Awards returned to the Atheneum in Bury St Edmunds and rounded off a series of recognising and rewarding volunteers up and down England. CEO Chris Jones and Club Support managers Kirsty Fardell and Richard Ayling attended on behalf of England Athletics with regional council chair Matthew Dalton along with members Phil Blundell, Elaine Forrest, Paul Pickard, Tim Cook, Rosslyn Hamlyn and Paul Brooks. They joined club volunteers, coaches, officials and other deserving members of the athletics community in the East of England to come together for an evening of celebration.
Yasmin Al-Daftary Inspiring Official winner RVA WM 2024

Yasmin Al-Daftary: New opportunities unlocked through officiating 

Officials are key to ensuring competitions go ahead and athletes have a great experience. At the recent West Midlands Regional Volunteer Awards we caught up with Yasmin Al-Daftary, who won an Inspiring Official award, on her officiating career so far and hopes for the future. 
London RVA 2024 winners

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: London

Last night we celebrated all the amazing volunteers in the capital. The Regional Volunteer Awards highlighted the exceptional contribution of volunteers to the athletics and running community across London. The hard work, dedication and passion of each individual was clear to see.

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: South West

On Saturday night we were in Exeter to celebrate all the incredible efforts of the volunteers in the South West region. It was a fantastic night recognising the wonderful achievements these volunteers have on their local community! Read all about the award winners.
North West RVA winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: North West

We are now over half way through the Regional Volunteer Awards for 2024. Last night we were in Bolton to celebrate all the amazing volunteers in the North West region. It's great to see the impact of all the volunteers on their local community and beyond!