Written by British Athletics
Former athlete turned broadcast presenter, Jeanette Kwakye, was presented with the Track and Field Inclusion (TAFi) ‘Recognition Award’ last night, at the inaugural ceremony, which took place at The Ivy in Tower Bridge.
Kwakye picked up one of three legacy awards given out on the evening. Ken Pike, an honorary member of Kent AC and the hard work he gives back to the sport was awarded TAFi Unsung Hero of the Year. Glenys Morton awarded the Lloyd Cowan Bursary award for her incredible commitment to coaching Leicester Coritanian AC.
A total of ten awards were given out across the evening with the other seven being voted for by the public. UK Athletics very own Sharon Morris took home the Coach of the year award, she is a coach at Birchfield Harriers and a sprints coach to many GB junior athletes.
Backed by UK Athletics and supported by England Athletics and The Ivy Collection, The TAFI Awards were brought to life by Co-founders Joel Campbell and Michael Facey in order to celebrate ‘the most inclusive sport in the world’.
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