The HUUB Triathlon England Awards provide an opportunity to recognise the many numbers of volunteers, coaches, officials, clubs and events that have made triathlon a truly unique sport in 2022.
Nominations are made on a regional basis, with a regional winner being determined from the nominations in the 13 categories as judged by an awards committee. The winners from each of the 10 English regions in these categories will then go forwards to a national awards panel who will determine the national award winner in each of the 13 categories.
Find out about each of the categories and the nomination criteria below.
1. Club of the Year
We want to know what makes your club outstanding, what you do to ensure every member has a great experience of swim, bike, run, how the club supports Triathlon England initiatives and how you look after your volunteers. We would also love to understand how your club has helped members and your local community to overcome the many challenges they face.
Prerequisites
- Must be affiliated to Triathlon England in 2022
- Must adhere to all relevant safeguarding standards
- Must not have been a regional Club of the Year in 2022
- Self-nominations will be accepted
2. Junior Coach of the Year
Providing fun and supportive coaching for junior athletes is essential to making swim, bike, run a sport where young people find their home. Nominations are sought for coaches that work regularly with junior athletes at any level of performance. They should be based on what the coach did for their junior participants and athletes and the impact of that coaching, as well as if they have engaged with multisport events.
Prerequisites
- Must be coaching junior triathletes (under 18s)
- Minimum Level 1 British Triathlon qualified coach
- Must be a Coach member of British Triathlon and sanctioned to coach having complied with all safeguarding standards
- Must volunteer for a minimum of one hour per week
- Must not have been a regional Coach of the Year in 2022
- Self-nominations will not be accepted
3. Participation Coach of the Year
Whilst the elite medal winners take the headlines and media coverage, the majority of our sport does not take place at that level. We want to receive nominations about coaches working around the sport growing participation and supporting athletes at whatever level they participate. The nominations should be based on what the coach did for their participants and athletes and the impact of that coaching, as well as if they have engaged with multisport events.
Prerequisites
- Minimum Level 1 British Triathlon qualified coach
- Must be a Coach member of British Triathlon and sanctioned to coach having complied with all safeguarding standards
- Must volunteer for a minimum of one hour per week
- Must not have been a regional Coach of the Year in 2022
- Self-nominations will not be accepted
4. Young Volunteer of the Year
As well as participating in swim, bike, run, we know that young people have an important role in supporting the development of our sport. We are looking for an inspiring young volunteer, whatever their role within the swim, bike, run community. Tell us how they have helped others through their volunteering role.
Prerequisites
- Minimum of eight years old on 1 January 2022
- Under 18 years of age on 31 December 2022
- Member of Triathlon England
- Must not have won a regional Volunteer of the Year award in 2022
- Self-nominations will not be accepted
5. Adult Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our sport, without them so much that we take for granted would not continue. All forms of volunteering are included in this category including, but not limited to club volunteers, Regional Committee members, Activators, Age-Group Team Managers and event volunteers (TriMakers).
Prerequisites
- Member of Triathlon England
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Must not have been a regional Volunteer of the Year in 2022
- Self-nominations will not be accepted
6. Technical Official of the Year
The Technical Official award recognises the invaluable contribution made by our teams of officials across the country, who dedicate large amounts of their time to ensure that events can happen safely and effectively. Nominations are invited to recognise officials at all levels of the sport, whether very experienced or just starting out in the role.
Prerequisites
- Must have officiated at a minimum of two Triathlon England permitted event from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022
- Must be a member of Triathlon England
- Self-nominations will not be accepted
7. Large Event of the Year
This category incorporates triathlon and multisport events from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 with 200 or more participants.
We want to know how this event has delivered an incredible experience of swim, bike, run for competitors of all levels and spectators, creating a positive reflection of our sport.
Prerequisites
- Received a Triathlon England event permit
- Took place between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022
- Involved 200 or more participants
- Must not have been a regional winner of an event category in 2022
- Self-nominations will not be accepted
8. Small Event of the Year
This category incorporates triathlon and multisport events from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 with fewer than 200 participants.
We want to know how this event has delivered an incredible experience of swim, bike, run for competitors of all levels and spectators, creating a positive reflection of our sport.
Prerequisites
- Received a Triathlon England event permit
- Took place between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022
- Involved fewer than 200 participants
- Must not be a GO TRI event
- Must not have been a regional winner of an event category in 2022
- Self-nominations will not be accepted
9. Children's Event of the Year
Providing children with opportunities to race, is important in allowing them to experience our sport. We want to know how this event has delivered an incredible experience of swim, bike, run for competitors of all levels and spectators, creating a positive reflection of our sport.
This category incorporates triathlon and multisport events from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 that were either solely for under 18s or included a substantial element of the event dedicated to under 18s.
Prerequisites
- Received a Triathlon England event permit
- Took place between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022
- Included substantial element for under 18 participants
- Must not have been a regional winner of an event category in 2022
- Self-nominations will not be accepted
10. GO TRI Initiative of the Year
GO TRI opportunities across the country provide the first taste of swim, bike, run to so many each year, providing a warm welcome into our sport. We want to hear about the very best of these initiatives from 2022 and about how they have supported new participants to begin their journey in triathlon and multisport.
This award is open to GO TRI Event organisers, GO TRI Local organisers and GO TRI Active deliverers.
Prerequisites
- Took place between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022
- Must not have been a regional winner of an event category in 2022
- Self-nominations will not be accepted
11. Inclusivity Award
Swim, bike, run should be an inclusive sport, open to everyone regardless of their background. We want to reward anyone in our sport that is helping to widen access and inclusion whatever their role. Nominations can include individuals, small groups, clubs or organisations.
Prerequisites
- Activity between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022
- Self-nominations will be accepted
12. Wellbeing Award
We know that swim, bike, run has a positive effect on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We also know that individuals, groups, clubs and organisations are doing amazing things to help others to feel these benefits. We want to hear exactly what they are doing and how it benefits others, whether one person or thousands.
Prerequisites
- Activity between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022
- Self-nominations will be accepted
13. Outstanding Contribution Award
This award is to recognise the outstanding contribution of a long-standing person, club or organisation in the sport.
Examples might include
- Coaching
- Event organisation
- Long-term committee position
- Long-term supporter of the sport
- Group of people
Please tell us about how they have made a difference to the swim, bike, run community and why they deserve this award.
If you have any further queries about the categories and nomination criteria, please contact clubs@britishtriathlon.org.