After the incredible success of last year’s Regional Awards, we’re excited to announce that nominations for the 2026 Swim England North West Regional Awards will soon be open.
This is your moment to shine a spotlight on the people, clubs, coaches, and volunteers who make our aquatic community exceptional. Start thinking now about who deserves recognition in 2026.
- Nominations Open: 9am, Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Nominations Close: 9am, Tuesday 21 July 2026
And save the date… Swim England North West Regional Awards Evening: Saturday 3 October 2026, at Leigh Sports Village, Leigh
Please encourage all potential nominees to keep the date free – just in case they’re invited to celebrate with us on the night.
2026 SENW Regional Award Categories
Club Awards
- Artistic Swimming Club of the Year
- Diving Club of the Year
- Swimming Club of the Year
- Water Polo Club of the Year
Volunteer Awards
- Young Volunteer of the Year (14–25 yrs)
- Volunteer of the Year (26 yrs+)
- SENW Technical Official of the Year – Winner progresses to the National Awards ‘shortlist’
Coaching Awards
- Foundation Pathway Coach of the Year
- Regional Development Coach of the Year
- High Performance Coach of the Year
Athlete & Club Recognition
- Regional Club Recognition & Achievement Award
- Athlete of the Year (All disciplines combined)
Additional Regional Honours (Selected by the Regional Panel)
- SENW Club of the Year – Chosen from the four discipline Club of the Year winners; progresses to National ‘shortlist’
- SENW Volunteer of the Year – Chosen from the Young Volunteer and Volunteer of the Year winners; progresses to National ‘shortlist’
- SENW Coach of the Year – Chosen from the three Coach of the Year winners; progresses to National ‘shortlist’
Important Note
Progressing to the Swim England National Awards shortlist does not guarantee an invitation to the National Awards ceremony. Swim England judging panel will invite the top three finalists in each category to attend the National Awards Ceremony early in 2027- further information to follow.
