Annual Awards 2024 - shortlisted nominees announced

Volleyball England is delighted to announce the list of shortlisted nominees for the Annual Awards 2024.

A total of 117 nominations were put forward by members of volleyball’s communities around the country, across 11 categories. 

Those nominations were submitted to a six-strong independent judging panel, who have collectively selected the strongest nominees in each category. 

Each of those shortlisted have been invited to the Annual Awards presentation ceremony, which will take place on Saturday 20th April at the National Volleyball Centre in Kettering as part of Cup Finals Weekend 2024. 

“We would like to thank not only those shortlisted, but all our nominees for their outstanding contribution to the sport,” said Volleyball England’s Mahek Narnolia, who is leading on the organisation of the awards. 

“We at Volleyball England, and the judging panel, have been overwhelmed by the quality of the nominations this year, and have taken great pleasure in reading about the excellence and dedication of the members in our community.” 

The presentation will take place between 4.15pm and 5.15pm and will be livestreamed for anyone who is unable to attend. 

Annual Awards Shortlist 

Nominees are listed in surname alphabetical order within their respective categories. 

Coach of the Year – Adults 

Nathan French 

Martin Worsnop 

Coach of the Year – Children and Young People 

Amanda Haggerty 

Jeremy Harris 

Jurek Jankowski 

Young Coach of the Year 

Noah Goalen (pictured above)

Kylah Humphreys 

George Ruddick 

Referee of the Year 

Rita Grimes 

Di Hollows 

Domenico De Mattia 

Young Referee of the Year 

Sarah Hanrahan 

Evelyn Lee 

Hoi Pui Leung (Jerry) 

Volunteer of the Year 

Ines Gomes  

Ancel Mitchell 

Ben Platt 

Young Volunteer of the Year 

Josh Booth 

Noah Carrington 

Joshua Chapman 

HEVO of the Year 

Aileen Barry 

Michal Marecki 

Joshua Tang 

Club of the Year 

Frodsham Volleyball Club (pictured top)

Leeds Gorse Volleyball Club 

Werewolves St Albans Volleyball Club 

Contribution to Volleyball 

Paul Hamilton 

Louise Luckraft 

Sam Yip 

Unsung Hero 

Alice Covington (Maru) 

Jamie Davis 

Clare Francis 

Click here to go to the Annual Awards home page.