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Young official Steph Brooks raking long jump

How being an athlete helped me as an official

Official Christel Shaw at hammer cage

The satisfaction of helping fellow officials

Christel Shaw is part of Brighton and Hove Athletics club where she is currently their officials' secretary. She has been involved in athletics for approximately 40 years, first as an athlete at age 11, then following her children’s  athletic journey which in turn led to being an official for the last 7 years. Below, we detail Christel's officiating journey.
Carol Wright starter at Cambridge

Making athletics a positive experience: Inspiring Official winner Carol Wright

Carol Wright is a technical official based in Cambridgeshire - she's qualified in track, field and photofinish but her real passion is as a Starter. She recently won the East Region Inspiring Official Volunteer Award and we caught up with her at the celebration evening.
East Volunteer Awards 2025 - group photo

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: East

The final England Athletics Regional Awards celebration evening was for the East Region and was held at the The Ravenswood Hotel near Bury St Edmunds. 20 outstanding volunteers, clubs and projects were recognised and celebrated to an audience of over 90 people.
East Midlands Regional Volunteer Award 2025 winners group photo

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: East Midlands

This weekend it was the turn of the East Midlands for the latest instalment of the Regional Volunteer Awards. It was a wonderful ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel in Nottingham, celebrating the outstanding contributions volunteers from across the region. A huge congratulations to all of the nominees and winners.

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: North West

We were privileged to welcome nominees and award winners from across the North West to Leigh Sports Village, to celebrate their vital contributions to athletics and running in the region. Let's meet the runners-up and award winners!
West mids RVA group

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: West Midlands

This weekend it was the turn of the West Midlands for the next instalment of the Regional Volunteer Awards. It was a fantastic evening held at Alexander Stadium, celebrating the amazing contributions from volunteers across the region. A huge congratulations to all of the nominees and winners - let's meet them!
Regional Volunteer Award winners 2025 in the South East

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: South East

This weekend, it was also the turn of the South East for the latest instalment of the Regional Volunteer Awards.
North East Regional Volunteer Awards

Regional Volunteer Awards 2025: North East

This weekend it was the turn of the North East for the latest instalment of the Regional Volunteer Awards.
Winners and RUnners up for London Volunteer Awards 2025

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: London

The London Volunteer Awards returned to the elegant Bridewell Hall in central London for their evening of recognising volunteers in the area. The evening was preceded by the London Region Clubs Forum - an afternoon of useful discussions, networking and sharing of best practice, hosted by the London Regional Council.