Poole Runners are ‘Club of the Year’

Poole Runners won the ‘Club of the Year Award’ for the South West Region at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards held in Exeter.

The award was presented to Poole Runners Club Chairman Shannon Evans by British long-distance runner and five-time Olympian, Jo Pavey.

Alongside a growth in junior and senior members, the club has a growing team of volunteers, with parents encouraged to assist at training sessions with many going on to gain qualifications.

Shannon said: “We are so thrilled to have won this award, which recognises the huge amount of time and dedication given by our club’s fantastic volunteers. We are especially proud of the achievements of our junior squad and the massive growth we have seen in the years since Covid.”

Poole Runners Club members Charlotte Phillips together with Andy and Claudia Howse were also recognised for their volunteering achievements and impact they have on the local community.

Former Poole Runners junior athlete and now qualified coach, Charlotte, won the Newcomer to Volunteering Award with Andy and Claudia Howse becoming Inspiring Officials Award winners.