July 31 2025 | Zoe Barrett
Netball South West ONE Awards 2025
The Netball South West ONE Awards hosted by Claire Carter took place at Rumwell Farm Shop, Taunton on Saturday 28th June 2025.
The annual event is a true highlight in the regional netball calendar, shining a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible individuals who make our beloved sport thrive across the South West.
130 people attended to recognise and celebrate the achievements of over 80 volunteers who were nominated for this year’s awards. The celebratory afternoon consisted of a complimentary two-course meal for nominees and their guest, awards ceremony, guest speakers and fun photo booth!
The ONE Awards were presented throughout the afternoon and the winners of each category were:
- Coach of the Year (Children and Young People) – Petra Finkenzeller
- Coach of the Year (Adults) – Julie Dolling
- Community Official of the Year – Sarah Lewis
- Pioneer of the Year – Lesley Thomas
- Inclusion Award – Trailblazers Walking Netball Club
- Young Volunteer of the Year – Phoebe Lewis
- Teacher of the Year – Hope Lushington
- Contribution of the Year – Melanie Ayres
- Unsung Hero of the Year – Denise Sell
- Community Club of the Year – Tiverton Titans Netball Club
Netball South West also proudly presented regional specific awards to:
- Julie Dyer – Netball South West Long Service Award.
- Lesley Thomas – Heather Crouch Award presented by Netball South West President Linda Dyer.
Many congratulations to all of the nominees, regional specific award winners and to the ONE Awards winners who will represent the South West at the upcoming National ONE Awards.