Congratulations to Lauren Selby on being name Participation Driver of the Year at the prestigious 2016 Polar Squash Workforce Awards at a special ceremony staged by England Squash during the Allam British Open in Hull last night.
Lauren, who heads up the Off The Walls Squash Academy coaching team in Colchester and is a key figure within the Essex Junior Squash coaching team, was commended for her work at grassroots level, particularly within schools where she has helped introduce several thousand school children to the game of squash.
Lauren was unable to attend the award ceremony. Typically, her coaching commitments meant there was no time available to travel north and in true Oscar night tradition had a suitable stand-in nominated to collect the trophy.
Well done, Lauren. A true inspiration and deserved winner.
The awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding commitment and contribution of the squash workforce in making squash happen. Spanning seven categories from Young Coach of the Year to National Volunteer of the Year, more than 300 nominations were received for the awards.
Presented on the show court inside the Airco Arena, nine individuals were crowned:
Wendy Danzey – Referee of the Year
John Shears – National Volunteer of the Year
Finn Holliday – Young Coach of the Year
Jason Pike – Club Coach of the Year
Danny Massaro and David Pearson – Elite Coach of the Year
Lauren Selby – Participation Driver of the Year
Glynis Fenwick – Special Recognition Award
Kevin Forster – Special Recognition Award
Keir Worth, England Squash Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The annual awards are our opportunity to thank our coaching and volunteer workforce and celebrate the fantastic work they do.
“They are the driving force behind getting more people on court, creating thriving squash communities and nurturing existing and future talent.
“We have been overwhelmed by the commitment and dedication of all those nominated. Huge congratulations to all the nominees, and in particular to the winners – it is a fantastic achievement.
“We’d also like to thank Polar for sponsoring the Awards. It is a new and an exciting partnership.”
Lucy Johnson, Marketing Director at Polar UK said, “Polar are delighted to have been asked to sponsor these awards. Fitness and training play a vital role in squash and anyone at any level of the game can benefit from understanding their fitness levels better. We admire the commitment of the squash workforce and hope that we can help raise the standard and enjoyment of the game even further.”
For more information on the awards, visit the Polar Awards page
