BCNA VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2026

We were delighted to welcome everyone to our Netball Awards Presentation, where nominees and nominators for the various County Volunteer Awards came together to celebrate the outstanding contributions made across Bedfordshire.

Our County Chair, Trish Neill, opened the event with a warm welcome to all attendees, and introduced our host Sheelagh Redpath MBE who managed to squeeze in announcing our awards in between making our guests giggle continuously.  It was a lovely afternoon spent with wonderful members of our netball community.

The following members were presented with an Award in the various Bedfordshire County Volunteer Awards for 202

The Bedfordshire Young Volunteer Award:                                      

Winner:  Lauren MacBain

The Bedfordshire Children & Young person coach                           

Winner: Rachel Southam

The Bedfordshire Adult Coach                                                          

 Winner:  Joanne Brewster

The Bedfordshire County Grassroots Officials Award:                      

Winner: Fran Smith

The Bedfordshire County Grassroots Volunteer Award:                   

Winner: Kate Martin

The Bedfordshire County Unsung Hero Award:                    

Winner: Diane Jolly

The Bedfordshire Teacher of the Year:                                 

Winner: Steph Norman

The Bedfordshire County Club of the Year Award:

Winner: Maulden Netball Club

The next Award presented was the Bedfordshire County Long Service Award, this

Award recognises the contribution of a volunteer who has used their invaluable experience to give outstanding service for 15 year or more within the County. 

Our final two Awards are presented in honour of two exceptional past Bedfordshire County Netball members, the Nancy Morris Trophy and Sylvia Eastley Trophy.

The winner of The Nancy Morris Trophy 2025 is:     Angela Beatie

The winner of the Sylvia Eastley Trophy 2025 is:      Sophie Randall