A huge congratulations to all the winners of the England Hockey Awards 2024
The England Hockey Awards presented by Notts Sport took place on Saturday 18 May 2024 at the Athena in Leicester where 13 awards were given out.
Well done to everyone who has been nominated and shortlisted and a huge congratulations to everyone who has won.
Below you can find the winners for each category.
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Men’s Senior Performance Player
Winner: Zach Wallace
Zach Wallace was crowned Men’s Senior Performance Player of the Year following a sensational individual campaign that saw him nominated for FIH Men’s Player of the Year.
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Women's Senior Performance Player
Winner: Sabbie Heesh
Sabbie Heesh was awarded Women’s Senior Performance Player of the Year after playing an integral part in Great Britain’s Olympic qualification and reaching the semi-finals of the EuroHockey Championships with England.
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Men’s Junior Performance Player
Winner: Jacob Payton
Men’s Junior Performance Player of the Year went to Jacob Payton following an excellent season with Great Britain EDP, England U21 and Exeter University where he was crowned BUCS champion.
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Women's Junior Performance Player
Winner: Lottie Bingham
Lottie Bingham was honoured with Women’s Junior Performance Player of the Year; she began the year being selected for England U21s and also achieved promotion with Holcombe Women’s 1s back to the Premier League.
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Elite Team of the Year
Winner: Old Georgian's Men's 1s
Old Georgian’s Men’s 1s received the Special Recognition Elite Team of the Year award after winning their third-straight EHL Premier Division title as well as a bronze medal in the Euro Hockey League.
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Hockey Maker of the Year
Shortlist: James Boylan, Russell Davenport, Emily Guy
Winner: Emily Guy
Emily Guy was awarded Hockey Maker of the Year after another year of fantastic contribution across events at Lee Valley, the Masters European Championships and the Masters World Cup.
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Coach of the Year
Shortlist: David O'Brien, Robert Turner, Chris White
Winner: Chris White
Coach of the Year went to University of Bristol’s Chris White who did a remarkable job in emotional circumstances following the passing of Ben Dudley in April 2023.
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Official of the Year
Shortlist: Julie Bradshaw, Nikki Butcher, Christine O'Donovan, Georga Reed
Winner: Christine O'Donovan
Christine O’Donovan was awarded the Official of the Year. She has shared her knowledge and expertise of her over 30-year career with young umpires, extending an arm to the younger generation.
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Rising Star - Sponsored by Marsh Sport
Shortlist: Viv Carveth, Becky Ikeson, Jessica Smith
Winner: Becky Ikeson
Rising Star award went to 19-year-old Becky Ikeson who overcame a traumatic accident to continue to thrive by excelling at hockey and coaching the juniors.
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Sustainable Club of the Year - Sponsored by Notts Sport Shockwave
Shortlist: Marton Furness Hockey Club, Nottingham Hockey Centre, Towcestrians Hockey Club
Winner: Nottingham Hockey Centre
Sustainable Club of the Year went to Nottingham Hockey Centre after taking great steps to reduce their carbon footprint with the likes of solar panels, bike shelters and the use biodegradable packaging for events.
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Diversity & Inclusion Champion - Sponsored by Wasserman Live
Shortlist: Becki Clarke, Falcon Flyerz, Tim Lorimer, Remy Oliver, Lana Palmer-Davies
Winner: Falcon Flyerz
Falcon Flyerz received the Diversity and Inclusion Champion award as their programme continued to excel across Surrey, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
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Area/County Volunteer of the Year - Sponsored by Who's the Umpire
Shortlist: Annette Badger, Georga Reed, Paul Westgate
Winner: Georga Reed
Area/County Volunteer of the Year was given to Georga Reed for her outstanding efforts in officiating.
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Unsung Club Hero - Sponsored by Bisham Abbey and Lilleshall National Sports Centres
Shortlist: Alice Bowler, Richard Gill, Jim Goldstraw, Hamish Marr, Corinna Rees
Winner: Jim Goldstraw
Jim Goldstraw was awarded the Unsung Club Hero. After suffering from illness in March 2022, Jim returned as an umpire for low-level games before running Old Silhillians successful goalkeeper coaching sessions.
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Lifetime Achievement - Sponsored by The MTM Agency
Shortlist: Alan Grey, Norman Hughes OLY, Glyn Thomas
Winner: Glyn Thomas
Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Glyn Thomas whose 70-years of service to the sport has left hockey in a much better place. Beginning his love affair as a 13-year-old boy, Glyn went on to play a key role in establishing Newport HC.
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Men's Team of the Year
Shortlist: Bowdon 1s, Crowborough JDL, Macclesfield 1s, Old Georgians 1s, Redditch 1s
Winner: Macclesfield 1s
Macclesfield Men’s 1s were honoured with Men’s Team of the Year after they achieved consecutive promotions, dominating Division 2 with 60 points of out 66.
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Women's Team of the Year
Shortlist: Duchy Hockey 1s, Kirkby Lonsdale 1s, Marlow 7s, Norton 1s, Pendle Forest 1s
Winner: Kirkby Lonsdale 1s
Women’s Team of the Year went to Kirkby Lonsdale 1s whose positive and welcoming mantra helped them on their way to earning an unbeaten record in North West Division 3 league with a 110 goal difference.
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Emerging Club of the Year - Sponsored by Ogilvie Fleet
Shortlist: Gore Court HC, Kirkby Lonsdale HC, Newport HC, Pendle Forest HC, Redditch HC
Winner: Newport HC
Newport Hockey Club were awarded Emerging Club of the Year after a membership increase of over 60 members, doubling their junior section and introducing three more adult teams.
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Club of the Year - Sponsored by Notts Sport
Shortlist: Durham City HC, Harborne HC (Flyerz), Sittingbourne HC, South Berkshire HC, Surbiton HC
Winner: South Berkshire HC
South Berkshire HC were awarded Club of the Year thanks to a host of positive landmarks. They achieved ClubMark status in July 2023, formed a young umpires’ group, established Walking Hockey sessions and reinforced their developmental pathways.
