Kevin Taylor’s tireless work championing our sport has earned him recognition from the BBC.

The former Stratford-upon-Avon mayor (pictured above), who is also Chair of Stratford TTC, has been named one of the finalists in the BBC CWR Make a Difference Awards 2025, in the Active category.

BBC CWR covers Coventry and Warwickshire, the area where Kevin and his colleagues reach hundreds of people every week with a variety of sessions, including at Holy Trinity C of E Primary, Stratford-upon-Avon Primary and Croft primary Schools, as well as at the club.

Kevin, also a familiar face in fanzones at various Table Tennis England events including the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships, said: “This recognition means so much as it highlights the incredible work of the table tennis community I’m lucky to be part of.

“From local clubs to social sessions, I’ve seen first-hand how powerful this sport can be in bringing people together, improving physical and mental health, and building confidence – at any age or ability.

“Thank you to those who nominated me. This gives me an even greater platform to promote the amazing benefits of playing table tennis and staying active.”

The Make a Difference Awards are a chance to say thank you and recognise those who improve lives where we live.

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awards will be given in each category, across each national and local BBC radio station, with the winners to be announced in September.

Kevin added: “Whatever the result, I’m proud to be part of something that celebrates the difference we can all make.”