The exceptional volunteers within our sport were recognised at the Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards ceremony during the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.  

Winners were announced in 12 categories during the awards dinner on Saturday evening, attended by finalists across all the categories.

The awards presented included the blue riband Cloudathlete Volunteer of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Contribution to Table Tennis and the Lifetime Achievement Award.  

Those who have made outstanding contributions in the areas of officiating, coaching and inclusivity were put in the spotlight, alongside those clubs, leagues, schools and partner organisations who have achieved success and inspired others in the past 12 months.

The ceremony was part of a weekend invitation to the finalists to watch the Mark Bates Ltd Senior Nationals and receive recognition from the table tennis community on the court on Finals Day court.  

The awards were supported by our Headline Partner, Cloudathlete. The sports management platform, powered by Rocca Creative, also put its name to the flagship Cloudathlete Volunteer of the Year category.

Thanks also go to our Award Partners, Bounce and Tees Sport; and Award Sponsors Great Northern Warehouse and Cornilleau.

Guests at the Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards dinner

The finalists were chosen from almost 140 nominations and the winners were chosen by the national judging panel. 

Four of the 12 categories in this year’s awards have Area winners – Tees Sport Coach of the Year, Bounce Club of the Year, Cloudathlete Volunteer of the Year and Young Volunteer of the Year. The winners of the Area stage were announced in February.

Alan Lane, who leads of Pride of Table Tennis for Table Tennis England, said: “The Pride of Table Tennis Awards are a true celebration of the remarkable people who pour their hearts into our sport.

“Each nominee and winner embodies passion, dedication, and the power to inspire – their impact reaches far beyond the table, shaping communities and changing lives. It has been an honour and privilege to be involved.”

Click here to read about all of the nominees

Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards winners

Volunteer of the Year  

Winner: Andy Chapman (Community TTC, Leeds) 
Runners-up: Peter Leahy (Natland & Oxenholme TTC), Claire Kelly (Waterside TTC)

Mike Smith from the Table Tennis England Honours Committee picked up the award on behalf of Andy Chapman, from Table Tennis England CEO Sally Lockyer
Young Volunteer of the Year 

Winner: Kaiser Williams (Bromley TTC) 
Runner-up: Anees Khan (Baildon TTC), Zygis Kaminskas (Britannia TTC)

Kaiser Williams receives his award from Table Tennis England Director Don Parker
Contribution to Table Tennis Award 

Winner: Norman Philbey (Dallam TTC) 
Runners-up: David Arnold (Lincolnshire TTA), Steve Bessant (Knighton Park TTC)

George Mason from Natland TTC, who has been coached by winner Norman Philbey, receives the Contribution to Table Tennis award on his behalf from Table Tennis England President Jill Parker MBE
Lifetime Achievement Award 

Winner: Dave Graham (Lancashire) 
Runners-up: Peter Baldwin (Sussex), Harmesh (Harry) Jutle (Hereford TTC)

Dave Graham receives the award from Table Tennis England President Jill Parker MBE
Bounce Club of the Year

Winner: Kelham Island TTC 
Runners-up: Stilton TTC, Graham Spicer TTC 

Simon Athey from Kelham Island (left) receives the award from Ashley Joseph from Bounce
Tees Sport Coach of the Year

Winner: Jan Johns (Crewe Central TTC) 
Runners-up: Hussein Juma (Kenton TTC), Nick Davidson (Bristol TTA)

Jan Johns is presented with the award by Alan Ransome OBE from Tees Sport
Great Northern Warehouse Inspirational Story of the Year

Winners: Andrew Cassy (Britannia TTC) and Adam Sharp (Barnet TTC)
Runner-up: Bly Twomey (Brighton TTC)

Andrew Cassy (left) and Adam Sharp (right) with Table Tennis England Director Ray James
Bounce League of the Year

Winner: Southport TTL 
Runners-up: Brighton TTL, Stroud & District TTL 

Susie Hughes receives the award from Ashley Joseph of Bounce
Level the Table Award 

Winner: Craig Mehew (St Austell TTC)
Runner-up: Andrew Cassy (Britannia TTC), Jan Johns (Crew Central TTC)

Craig Mehew receives the award from Table Tennis England Director Anna Whowell
Cornilleau Partner of the Year

Winner: Mencap 
Runner-up: Highfield Community Centre

Mencap’s Chris Ballett receives the award from Table Tennis England Director Jos Kelly
Tees Sport School of the Year

Winners: St Just Primary (Cornwall), Patcham High School (Brighton)
Runner-up: Robert Mellors Primary (Nottingham) 

David May from St Just Primary School receives the award from Alan Ransome OBE of Tees Sport
Mike Newman of Patcham High School with Alan Ransome OBE
Technical Official of the Year

Winner: Nico Caltabiano 
Runners-up: Margaret Welch, Sheila Walshe

Mike Smith receives the award on behalf of Nico Caltabiano from Table Tennis England Director Ritchie Venner

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