WINNERS of 2026 TAFi Awards.
TAFi (Track and Field Inclusion) is a year-round platform for the stories, people and events that move the sport forward. We produce, gather and celebrate all in one place.
Congratulations to the 2026 TAFi Award Winners.
Well done!
TAFi Recognition Awards
Paula Dunn MBE
Olympian, pioneering coach and influential leader, Paula has broken barriers throughout British athletics, championing excellence, representation and opportunity for future generations. These are designed to sit directly beneath each winner’s photograph on the TAFi website, celebrating achievement, contribution and lasting impact.
Lloyd Cowan
Bursary Award
The Ron Pickering Memorial Fund
For over three decades, the Fund has transformed young athletes’ futures through financial support, removing barriers and creating opportunities for generations of sporting talent.
Coach of the
year Award
Paul Wilson
Through decades of dedicated coaching, Paul has developed international champions, nurtured emerging talent and championed opportunities for athletes across all abilities.
Unsung Hero of
the
year
Award
Mark Shearman MBE
For over six decades, Mark has captured athletics history through his photography, preserving iconic sporting moments and the stories of generations of champions.
Technical Team Official Award (in partnership with England Athletics
Beryl Clay
With six decades of extraordinary service, Beryl has shaped grassroots athletics through officiating, mentoring and leadership, inspiring generations of athletes and volunteers.
MALE Athlete of the year
Josh Kerr
World champion, Olympic medallist and world record-breaker, Josh continues to redefine British middle-distance running through extraordinary performances, ambition and relentless competitive determination.
FEMALE Athlete of the year
Jazmin Sawyers
European champion, Commonwealth gold medallist and passionate advocate for women in sport, Jazmin combines elite athletic achievement with courage, authenticity and inspirational leadership.
Para-athlete of the year
Male
Zac Shaw
Paralympic medallist and Commonwealth champion, Zac embodies extraordinary resilience, determination and sporting excellence, inspiring others through his achievements on and off the track.
Para-athlete of the year
Female
Maddie Down
Breakthrough young star of the year
Male
Bronson Hearn-Smith
Breakthrough young star of the year
Female
