October 23 2025 | Zoe Barrett
National ONE Awards 2025
On Saturday 18 October, hosted by Katharine Merry at the National Motorcycle Museum & National Conference Centre in Solihull, over 230 guests gathered to recognise and celebrate the contributions and achievements of some of England Netball’s incredible volunteers.
The ONE Awards recognise the amazing people who volunteer and make netball happen with each winner of the regional ONE Awards progressing to become a National ONE Awards nominee.
A huge congratulations to the following regional winners who represented the South West as nominees at the National ONE Awards:
- 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
Many congratulations to Linda Dyer, Gilly Salter and Lesley Thomas from the South West who were awarded England Netball Long Service Awards.
Long Service Awards are awarded to individuals who have contributed 25 years of service at county, regional, national and international level, dedicating significant time across varying roles to improves the lives of netballers around them.
Congratulations to all on an incredible and well deserved achievement.
