On Saturday 28 February, the annual DCASA Volunteer Awards were presented to this year’s winners during the 2015 Dorset County Championships at Littledown. The seven category winners were as follows: Club Volunteer of the Year – Steve Meter, Weymouth SC; Outstanding Contribution by a Young Volunteer – Starr Sams, Tornadoes of South Dorset; Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in the Community – John Gibbs, Swim Bournemouth; Outstanding Contribution at County/Regional Level – Gordon Smart, Poole SC; Services to Officials Development – Wendy Hooper, Poole SC; Volunteer Teacher/Coach of the Year – Karen Yendole, Bournemouth SC; and finally a joint award for Celebrating Excellence in Club Volunteering – Marissa and Kevin Roberts, Seagulls SC. Many congratulations to all these winners!
PHOTO (courtesy of DE Photo): L to R – Gordon Smart, Karen Yendole, Wendy Hooper, John Gibbs, Starr Sams, and Steve Meter.