Awards
We have a number of awards that we present to recognise the hard work and dedication that goes into supporting our brilliant sport. Volunteers are essential in sport – Korfball is no exception. Hundreds of volunteers keep the game running within clubs, area associations and at England Korfball.
Jan Hanekroot Award
Presented for outstanding service over many (usually 15+) years, making a major contribution to korfball in England during that time.
Previous winners:
2025: Anna & Paul Jeanes
2024: Sam Wells
2023: Christine & Gary Brooks
2022: Chris West
2020: Max Buttinger
2019: Sally & Lol More
2018: Philip Buttinger
2015: Jackie and David Hubbard
2014: Sam Wells
2009: Stephen Barker
2005: Graham Crafter
Marion Atkinson Award of Honour
Awarded to an individual (or couple) who has/have given outstanding service to korfball over a long period (usually 10+ years).
Previous Winners:
2025: Dave Ansell
2024: David Synott
2023: Dean Woods
2022: Nick Howorth
2020: Steve Jones
2019: Beth Ryan
2018: Olivia Harcourt
2014: Nicky Bedford.
2011: David Bond.
2009: Peter Teague.
2006: Kevin Allen.
2005: Frank Sieber.
2003: Jackie Hubbard.
2001: Jon Herbert.
1998: Allan Burrows
1996: Stephen Barker
1995: Peter Brooks
1994: Jan Hanekroot
1993: Graham & Valerie Crafter
1991: Elsie Renew
1990: Geoff & Joan Carter
1989: Peter & Janet Burt
1988: Eva & Andrew Williamson
1987: Peter Allan
1986: Jean & Terry Sage
1985: Philip Buttinger
Graham Crafter Award of Distinction
Given to an individual who has given excellent service to the Korfball in England over a few years (usually 5+) but a shorter period of time than would be necessary for one of the other awards.
Previous Winners:
2025: Salman Rukhsar
2024: Steph Watson
2022: Edward Holt
2020: Kevin Moss
2019: David Creed
2018: Graham Smith
2014: Dean Woods
2011: Katie Ellis
2009: Lee Matthews
2006: Kathy Shaw
2005: Dom McDonald
Terry Sage Fair Play Award
The Terry Sage Fair play award is made to the Premier Division club with the highest number of points which are awarded during the regular season by the match referee. England Korfball are keen to promote positive behaviour. Points are awarded based on a number of criteria; respect for opponents, respect towards the referee, behaviour of team officials, behaviour of the public.
Previous Winners:
2024/25 – Cambridge Tigers
2023/24 – Highbury
2022/23 – Cambridge Tigers / Kingfisher
2021/22- Cambridge Tigers
2018/19 – Bristol Thunder
2017/18 – Cambridge Tigers
2016/17 – Bearsted
2014/15 – Trojans
2013/14 – Birmingham City
Frank Sieber Youth Korfball Award
Recognises a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to Youth korfball at a national or local level in the last two years.
Previous Winners:
2025: Claire Millett
2024: Rebecca Clements
2023: Andy Barnes
2022: Anna Jeanes
2020: Natalie Moore
Volunteer of the Year
Presented to a volunteer that has committed considerable time and effort to a club, community, or event, encouraging korfball participation and development.
Previous Winners:
2025: Libby Thomas
2024: Meera Khalil
2023: Ella Moore
2022: Caitlin Adams
2020: Edward Sherriff
2019: Chloe & Amie Swain
Club of the Year
Awarded to an open and inclusive club which has evidenced their commitment to the growing sport of korfball, upskilling their volunteers, and growing their membership.
Previous Winners:
2025: Bristol Thunder
2024: Bromley
2023: Supernova
2022: Leeds Hurricanes
2020: Manchester Warriors
2019: Bristol Thunder
University Student of the Year
Recognises a student who has made a valuable commitment to their University Korfball club.
Previous Winners:
2025: Rebecca Hanks
2024: Luca Buttinger
2023: Zara Wheaton
2022: Alf Timney
2020: Chris Baker
2019: Darius Greenidge
Certificate of Merit
Given to someone who has given meritorious service to the sport (nationally, to an area, or to a club) over a short period of time.
Previous Winners:
2025: Lauren Taylor, Louis Harrison & JJ Crowther
2024: Richard Locke, Mike Hopkinson & Paul Kim
2023: Josh Luchmun, Flo Timney, Salman Rukhsar, Becca and Kieron Clements & Jamie Ratcliffe
2022: Charlotte Banks, Sam Alexander, Luke Almeida
2020: Zoe Debarro & Julian Ogden
2019: Bharat Samra, George Kite & Alister Davis
2018: Andrew Barnes, Bea Cutts & Kyle Crombie