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The British Judo Association’s
Bronze, Silver and Gold awards have gone to seven of the sport’s
most admired volunteers.
All seven winners will
receive their awards at the National Governing Body’s Volunteer
Awards Dinner on Saturday 2 October at the Botanical Gardens in
Birmingham.
Kim Tilley, 47, who started
judo in 1976 at Reading Judo Club, has won the Gold award after
being nominated by one of judo’s most esteemed figures in legendary
former British coach Roy Inman.
“She has been a major
force within the Dan grading delivery for many years and has served
as Director of examiners for 10 years,” said the 8th Dan.
“Kim is very much involved
in all aspects of the NJA grading infrastructure, herself a 5th
Dan and World Masters medallist.”
The Silver award will be
presented to Petra Piears, Alan Hackett and Tracy Woods.
Petra, of Alton Judo Club,
a World Masters Champion in 2007, 2008 and 2009, is known for
her enthusiasm, encouragement and organising the club’s social
activities.
Dudley Judo Club’s Alan
Hackett was nominated by student Thomas Ralph and his family.
“Alan works hard to make the training
fun but also ensures the safety of the children at all times.
My son has been attending for nearly two years and is so enthusiastic
about attending the twice weekly sessions.”
The final recipient of
the Silver prize is Redcar Judo Club’s Tracy Woods who was nominated
by club treasurer Alan Cawthorne.
“Tracey has been involved
at Redcar for last 25 years both as a competitor and coach. In
her earlier years she represented the Northern Area at national
level and trained to become a coach when she felt the time was
right to move on,” said Alan.
“In addition to being the
driving force behind the junior committee, club ambassadors and
sports leader training, Tracy has been heavily involved in holiday
programmes, introducing the sport to VI players and various pilot
schemes.”
The Bronze award winners
are Trina Kelly, Peter Whitfield and Sarah Reynolds.
Wolverhampton Judo Club’s Trina was
nominated by Suzanne Howell.
“Trina is 50 this year
and has committed the whole of her adult life to quietly supporting
the judo world,” said Suzanne.
Peter Whitfield and Sarah
Reynolds are both members of South Brent Judo Club.
Peter’s nominator Steve
Squire said: “Since Peter joined the club in 1997 we have come
a very long way. After a few months at the club he accepted the
role of Chairman and he’s got stuck into whatever jobs need doing
as well as organising various functions and helping everyone at
the club succeed.”
Peter himself nominated
fellow Bronze award winner Sarah Reynolds who’s the club’s treasurer
and membership secretary.
“The 15 years of service
that Sarah has given South Brent Judo Club is not only appreciated
by our club members, past and present, but also by the community
of the village. Sarah has played a vital role in ensuring the
ongoing provision of judo as a valuable recreational opportunity
for local people.”
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