Club in Harborough recognised at East Midlands Volunteer Awards

This year's England Athletics Hall of Fame recognised the contributions of the volunteers who make the sport happen. The National Volunteer Award winners were shortlisted from the nine Regional Award winners in 2024.

Harborough Athletics Club (AC), were crowned Regional Award winners at the East Midlands Volunteer Awards in Nottingham, back in September 2024, booking their place at the National Volunteer Awards in November 2024 at the Athena building in Leicester.

Recognised for their welcoming atmosphere, their Couch to 5k high conversion rates, and their dedication to wellbeing, mental health and sustainability initiatives, Harborough AC were proudly declared the England Athletics Club of the Year 2024.

Club Secretary Howard Crabtree received the award on behalf of his club which he's been with for over 37 years. Katharine Merry asked Howard what makes a club training night so electric as described in the club's nomination.

"Every training evening, the juniors are so excited and full of energy. They want to see how fast they can go or far or high they can jump, or how much further they can throw; they always want to get better."

Source & Image: England Athletics