BIS Volunteer Awards 2025
- britishiceskating
- Sep 2
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We are delighted to launch the British Ice Skating Volunteer Awards 2025, a celebration of the incredible individuals who give their time, energy, and passion to support our sport from behind the scenes.
Volunteers are at the very heart of the ice skating community – from organising and facilitating events to keeping clubs running smoothly. These awards recognise the unsung heroes whose commitment makes it possible for skaters at all levels to thrive.
The Volunteer Awards shine a light on those who go above and beyond to make a difference – without expectation, but with immeasurable impact. Join us in celebrating the dedicated volunteers that keeps British Ice Skating moving forward.
If you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their volunteer work, you can submit a nomination for them now!
Winners will be selected from the nominations submitted, with finalists announced in October and winners announced at a Community Celebration event in November. For all awards except Officials' Official of the Year (where number of nominations will be a shortlisting factor), shortlisting will be based purely on the supporting statements and details provided, not on number of nominations a person receives.
Below you can find the full set of award categories and criteria for each category. To submit a nomination for the volunteer you think deserves to win an award, head to our online nomination form:
Nominations close 9am Monday 29th September
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
This award will recognise an exceptional volunteer whose outstanding contributions have had a significant impact on the success of ice skating activities in the UK.
To be considered for this award, a volunteer must have:
Delivered outstanding individual contributions in a volunteer capacity that have made a significant impact on the success of ice skating activities in the UK
To nominate someone for this award you must be a current member of British Ice Skating.
COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD
This award will recognise a standout volunteer whose work has helped bring skaters together and build a sense of community.
To be considered for this award, a volunteer must have:
Delivered volunteering work that has contributed to the establishment, growth or success of activity that brings skaters together, unites people through skating, and/or builds social connections between skaters.
To nominate someone for this award you must be a current member of British Ice Skating.
CLUB CHAMPION AWARD
This award will recognise a standout volunteer whose work has been integral to the success of a BIS-affiliated club.
To be considered for this award, a volunteer must:
Be part of a BIS-affiliated club
Have delivered volunteering work that has contributed to the establishment, growth and/or success of a BIS-affiliated ice skating club
To nominate someone for this award you must be a current member of British Ice Skating.
INCLUSION CHAMPION AWARD
This award will recognise an outstanding volunteer whose work has contributed to removing barriers to participation and making ice skating more accessible and welcoming to a broader audience.
To be considered for this award, a volunteer must have:
Shown dedication to removing barriers to participation and made ice skating more accessible and welcoming to a broader audience through their volunteer work.
To nominate someone for this award you must be a current member of British Ice Skating.
COMPETITION CHAMPION AWARD
This award will recognise a volunteer whose work has played a key role in the success of competitive ice skating events in the UK.
To be considered for this award, a volunteer must have:
Volunteered at a BIS-permitted event or BIS Competition
Delivered exceptional contributions through volunteering that have supported the success of one or more competitive ice skating events (BIS-permitted or BIS event)
To nominate someone for this award you must be a current member of British Ice Skating.
INSPIRATIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARD
This award will recognise a volunteer who has inspired the people around them, whether through the work they do or the behaviour and values they demonstrate.
To be considered for this award, a volunteer must have:
Inspired the people around them, through their work, values or behaviour. This award is intentionally open to your interpretation - the way they have inspired you/others does not need to be directly tied to their volunteering work, it may be how they have handled individual circumstances or challenges, or through their personal values and behaviours.
To nominate someone for this award you must be a current member of British Ice Skating.
CLUB OF THE YEAR
This award will recognise a BIS-affiliated club that has achieved recent significant development, progress, or success.
To be considered for this award, a club must:
Be affiliated to British Ice Skating
Have achieved outstanding recent success, progress or development as a club.
Anyone can nominate a club for this award - BIS membership is not required.
OFFICIAL'S OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
This award will recognise an outstanding BIS Official for their contributions to the sport and their work supporting their peers.
To be considered for this award, an individual must:
Be a current BIS-registered Official
Have inspired, motivated or empowered their peers.
Have made significant contributions to the sport
To nominate an individual to receive this award, you must be a current registered BIS-Official. A shortlisted selection of nominees, based on the number and content of nominations received, will be announced in October and made available for all BIS Officials to vote for the final winner.
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