Each week we bring you a good news story from across the South West as part of our wedNEWSday articles.

This year the South West ONE Awards took place on Sunday 3^rd July at Taunton School, Somerset. Hosted by Claire Carter (BBC Somerset) and with 105 guests in attendance it was an afternoon full of celebration and the joys of being able to come together to recognise the incredible work that is being done across the region to keep netball alive.

Netball is in the heart of each and every one of the nominees which made it very difficult for the nomination panel to pick just one winner from each category. After much deliberation, we are thrilled to share with you the winners.

Coach of the Year – Children and Young People: Liberty Hartley

Coach of the Year – Adults: Janet Cole

Sheelagh Redpath Community Official of the Year: Sarah Lewis

Muriel McNally Community Volunteer of the Year: Louise Hastie

Mary Bulloch Community Volunteer of the Year: Felicity Grammer

Unsung Hero of the Year: Tracy Watt

Club of the Year: Titans Netball Club

Young Volunteer of the Year and winner of the Heather Crouch Award: Amy Tomlin

Teacher of the Year: Rebecca Manley

Inclusion Award: Kathryn Pearn

We also want to say a HUGE congratulations to all of the nominees – Amelia Grigg, Amy Tomlin, Becci Calver, Caroline Kellaway, Chantelle Cox, Clare Peevers, Deena Ritchie, Denise Snow, Donna Annetts, Eloise Rowe, Emma Isaac, Emma Short, Felicity Grammer, Gabby Nardiello, Gemma Cowan, Grace, Hannah Partington, Janet Cole, Jemma Last, Jenny Hannis, Julie Dyer, Karen Hill, Kate Durbin, Kathryn Pearn, Laura Woollett, Lesley, Liberty Hartley, Lisa Martin, Liz Kelly, Louise Hastie, Lynne Giles, Naomi Stone, Olivia Wade, Phoebe Dalley White, Rachel Cocking, Rebecca Manley, Rebecca Squire, Rhianna, Rhonda Robins, Samantha Parker, Sammy Kemmish, Sarah Lewis, Sian Kelly, Sian Lawrence, Sue Elliott, Sussanna di Palma, Tracy Moore, Tracy Watt, Axe Vale NC, Bath Cougars NC, Musketeers NC, North Dorset NC, Steelers NC, Taunton NC, Titans NC, Wildcatz NC. Without their hardwork and dedication to making netball fun, inclusive and empowering we would not have a sport that is loved by so many.

The winners of our South West ONE awards will be invited to the national event taking place towards the end of the year (Date and Venue tbc) to represent our region and be in the chance of winning a national award. All of the winner’s nominations from the 9 regional ONE award events will be reviewed by a national panel.

Good luck to those representing the South West and thank you to the nominators for taking the time to nominate. Thank you also to everyone who joined us at Taunton School on Sunday 3^rd July. Here’s to next year…

If you have a good news story that you would like to share please send your story and a picture to the South West Regional Coordinator (southwest@englandnetball.co.uk).