2023 saw a record of 1,042 award nominations, leading to celebrations at the nine regional ONE Awards and with the winners of each of the 10 award categories then being invited to the national celebrations.
A host of inspiring and incredible individuals and organisations were recognised for their contributions to the sport at the 2023 National ONE Awards.
The ONE Awards celebrates wonderful members of the Netball Family who are helping to lead a movement on and beyond the court in local communities up and down the country.
2023 saw a record of 1,042 award nominations, leading to celebrations at the nine regional ONE Awards held earlier this year and with the winners of each of the 10 award categories being invited to last night’s celebrations.
All the recipients and presenters on the evening can be found below:
Pass on Your Passion, presented by Fran Connolly (England Netball CEO)
Lilli-May Schuck, Sydney Ward, Scarlett Lees, Freya Ingham, Amiee Hilton, Francesca Stafford, Katie Brooks-Shea.
Young Volunteer of the Year, presented by Ziana Butt (Young Volunteer of the Year 2022)
Alisha Gardener
Teacher of the Year, presented by Ziana Butt
Sophie Meister
Inclusion Award, presented by Jennifer Thomas (England Netball Senior Independent Director)
Asia Liaqat & Women’s Netball League
Coach of the Year – Children & Young People, presented by Jess Thirlby (Vitality Roses Head Coach)
Nichola Lawless
Coach of the Year, presented by Jess Thirlby
Linda Andrews
Community Official of the Year, presented by Sheelagh Redpath
Jane Kelloe
Long Service Award, presented by Bridget Blow (England Netball Chair)
Barbara Warburton
World Netball Service Award, presented by Clare Briegal (World Netball CEO)
Gordon Padley
Honorary Life Members, presented by Fran Connolly
Mary Stanley, Joan Young & Kerrie Jones
Special Recognition Award, presented by Fran Connolly
Wiltshire County Netball Association
Pioneer of the Year, presented by Imogen Greatbatch, England Netball Head of Volunteering
Julie Smith
Outstanding Contribution of the Year, presented by Imogen Greatbatch
Donna Osborn
Unsung Hero of the Year, presented by Jess Thirlby
Alice Turner
Club of the Year, presented by Joan Mills, (England Netball President)
Dronfield Netball Club