19 volunteers within our region have been recognised for the work and support they give to develop swimming. All the volunteers were recognised by their peers and clubs by being nominated into five catagories from the ASA East Region Aquaforce 2008 Nominations.

The Chairman of the ASA East Region, Ian Mackenzie, said 'It is pleasing to see the work undertaken by volunteers is being recognised by swimmers, parents and peers. These nominations clearly show the passion shwon by so many of or volunteers'. The award winners will be announced at the ASA East Region AGM being held on the 13th September and will also be forwarded as nominations for the national awards.

The ASA East Region would like to add its thanks and appreciation for all the hard work undertaken by each of its nominees:-

For outstanding contribution at club level:

Richard Bowers - Cambridge Dive Team

Oliver J Christian - Teamipswich Swimming Club

Ian Cotton - Deben Swimming Club

Jo Cotton - Deben Swimming Club

Karen Davies - Deben Swimming Club

Phillip Holpin - Bushey Amateur Swimming Club

Phil Nice - Thurrock Swimming Club

Kim Stevens - Deben Swimming Club

Sheila Wastall - teamipswich Swimming Club

Joan Wheeler - Modernian Swimming Club

For outstanding contribution at county/regional level:

Ian cotton - Deben Swimming Club

David Robinson - Mildenhall and District

For Long Service Award (25yrs or more):

Sharyn Bord - Cambridge Dive Team

Helen Canzini - Deben Swimming Club

Trevor Ludman - City of Cambridge Swimming Club

For Young Volunteer- under 18 years:

Laura Cotton - Deben Swimming Club

Jonathan Elmer - Deben Swimming Club

Aaron Paul - Cambridge Dive Team

For outstanding contribution by an 18 to 25 yr old:

Oliver J Christian - Teamipswich Swimming Club

Ross Clewlow - Welwyn Garden Swimming Club

Adele Cliff - Cambridge Dive Team