Behind every coaching session, every tournament, and every community club, there’s a group of passionate volunteers making it all happen. From organizing events to coaching and umpiring, these key volunteers keep the game alive, but they often go unnoticed.
Recognizing and rewarding them isn’t just nice, it’s essential. Appreciation:
- Motivates volunteers to keep giving their time
- Inspires others to get involved
- Strengthens the community and culture of gratitude
Pride of Table Tennis Awards 2025/26 – Nominations Open!
Do you know a volunteer or organisation making an outstanding contribution to table tennis? Nominations are now open for the Pride of Table Tennis Awards 2025/26, celebrating those who help the sport thrive in clubs, leagues, schools, and communities.
There are 12 award categories, including: Coach of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Club of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award. Some categories will have both regional and national winners.
Nominations can be submitted online, or by video, phone, or post via email at [email protected]. The deadline is 5pm on Monday 12 January 2026, with regional winners announced the week of 19 January. Shortlisted national nominees will be celebrated at a gala awards dinner.
If you’d like to help choose the winners, applications for the national judging panel close 5pm on Friday 12 December 2025.