Meet your winners: BWL Annual Achievement Awards 2025

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Meet your British Weight Lifting Annual Achievement Award winners for 2025.

These awards celebrate the people driving our sport forward. The ones who show up. Support others. And make a difference across weightlifting and para powerlifting.

Sportscover Weightlifter of the Year

For excellence in weightlifting. On the platform and beyond.

• Emily Campbell

Sportscover Para Powerlifter of the Year

For outstanding performance in para powerlifting. Leading the way at the highest level.

• Olivia Broome

SBD Young Weightlifter of the Year

Celebrating young talent in weightlifting. Commitment, performance and potential.

• Josh Hutton

SBD Young Para Powerlifter of the Year

Recognising young athletes making their mark in para powerlifting.

• Evelyn Thomas

Masters Lifter of the Year

Celebrating athletes aged 35+. Performance, consistency and passion for lifting.

• Lynne Desborough

Eleiko Coach of the Year

For a coach making a real impact. Developing athletes. Supporting performance. Leading by example.

• Steve Sharp

Technical Official of the Year

For professionalism on the platform. Fair, consistent and trusted officiating.

• Holly Baker

Volunteer of the Year

For giving time and energy. Supporting athletes, clubs and events.

• Krys Campbell

Eleiko Club of the Year

For creating opportunities. Supporting athletes. Building an inclusive community.

• North Tyneside Barbells

Inspiring Others Award

For someone who lifts others up. Inspiring through their actions, attitude and journey.

• Ramiro Mora Romero

Louis Martin MBE Lifetime Achievement

Recognising long-term dedication. A lasting impact on the sport.

• Sandra Smith-Vokroj

Brian Hamill Unsung Hero of the Year

For those behind the scenes. Making a difference. Supporting others every day.

• Zoe Chandler

John Lear Outstanding Contribution

For going above and beyond to grow and support the sport.

• Steve Sharp

Matthew Curtain, BWL CEO, said:

“I’d like to congratulate all our 2025 award winners. Each has made a significant contribution to weight lifting and para powerlifting across the UK.

Thank you to our members who took part in the voting and put names forward.”