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Lydia Kelly officiating

Lydia Kelly: How officiating can boost self-belief

We caught up with North West Inspiring Official award winner Lydia Kelly to discuss her officiating journey and advice to others looking to get involved.
Jean Jackson

Jean Jackson: An Inspiring Official helping others to follow in her footsteps  

Over the last month at our Regional Awards we have been celebrating the wonderful volunteers that help make athletics and running so special. One of the awards celebrated was the Inspiring Official award which provided an opportunity to thank the licensed officials who are championing excellence across the regions.  At the Yorkshire and Humberside awards we chatted to Jean Jackson, recipient of the Inspiring Official award, about how she got into officiating and the impact she has had on many officials in the region.
East volunteer award winners and runners up

East Region Volunteer Award evening

Volunteers from the East region gathered in Bury St Edmunds for their England Athletics regional Volunteer Awards evening. The Atheneum an impressive Georgian Grade I listed building - was the venue for the final England Athletics Volunteer Awards evening. Shortlisted volunteers and members of England Athletics and Regional Council in the East Region had been invited to celebrate officials, coaches, club volunteers and other stalwartsof the sport.
East Midlands group of volunteer award winners and runners up

East Midlands Volunteer Award evening

Volunteers from the East Midlands gathered at the Hilton Gateway Hotel in Nottingham for their England Athletics regional Volunteer Awards evening. Coaches, officials, club leaders, club representatives and other stalwarts of the sport were celebrated throughout the evening.
South East group of volunteer award winners and runners up

South East Volunteer Awards evening

The Thames Valley AC Clubhouse in Eton was the venue for the South East Region Volunteer Awards evening.
West Midlands Volunteer Award winners

West Midlands Volunteer Awards Evening

It was the turn of the West Midlands to celebrate their volunteers. Stratford Upon Avon was where everyone gathered. The event was hosted by Regional Chair Stuart Paul, and Eangland Athletics CEO Chris Jones. ALso present were members of the West Midlands Regional Council and England Athletics Senior Leadership Team.
South West Volunteer Award winners

South West Volunteer Awards Evening

Saturday saw the South West celebrate their unsung heroes at the Devon Hotel in Exeter.
Yorkshire Volunteer Award recipients

Yorkshire and Humberside Volunteer Awards evening

Yorkshire and Humberside Region celebrated their local England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards for 2023 on Friday at Darrington Golf Club. Nominees, accompanied by club mates, friends and family celebrated alongside England Athletics staff, and regional council members.
London Volunteer Awards 2023 winners and runners up

London Volunteer Awards evening

It's London's turn to host their England Athletics Volunteer Awards evening, and the inspiring event was hosted at the grade II listed building St Bride Foundation near Fleet Street.
Contribution to running winner Park View 4u at North West Volunteer Awards 2023

Success for Park View 4U at the North West Regional Volunteer Awards

Last week we were at the home of Blackburn Rovers to celebrate the contributions and achievements of volunteers in the north west region. We caught up with the fantastic Nicola Harvey and Louise McLaren from Park View 4 U RunTogether group, winners of the Contribution to Running Award.