Shortlist confirmed for 2025 England Squash Awards

We're delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 England Squash Awards.

Across seven categories, these awards are here to celebrate and give recognition to heroes across the sport, who are doing inspirational things and form the very foundation of our game.

Following the announcement, panel member and ex-England player Sarah-Jane Perry said:

"There are so many passionate individuals that give so much to squash across the country so it’s fantastic to be able to celebrate them, as well as the shining stars of the junior squash scene and clubs that are truly thriving. Hopefully their stories can inspire more people to get involved and, together, we can introduce more people to squash and the incredible community."

2025 shortlist:

Club of the year:

City of Manchester - Lancashire

Edgbaston Priory Club - Warwickshire

Leamington Lawn Tennis & Squash Club - Warwickshire

Coach of the year:

Alasdair Blundell – Squash+ Coaching

Bev Vatcher - West Hants Lawn Tennis Club

Jeremy Colton - Ashtead Squash And Tennis Club

Sam Hodgkins - Sutton Tennis & Squash Club

Ted McQueen - Retford Squash Club

Young volutneer/coach of the year:

Fred Withers - Southdown Sports Club

Mia Leahey - Capitol Squash & Racketball

Referee of the year:

Danny Melville - Lincoln Eastgate Squash Club

Paul Clarke - Clements Squash Club

Rising star of the year (female):

Freya Hennings - Surbiton Racket And Fitness

Siona Mishra - Edgbaston Priory Club

Sara Ibrahim - The Weald Racket Club

Rising star of the year (male):

Eyad Mahmoud - National Squash Centre

Joseph Underwood - Lings Squash Club

Matthew Hong Ki Leung - East Gloucestershire Squash Club

Unsung hero of the year:

Joe Magor - Canterbury Squash Rackets Club

John Carrington - Cornhill Squash Club

Phil Ashton - Sundridge Park Club

Simon Nuttall - Sutton Coldfield Squash Rackets Club

Diversity and inclusion champion of the year:

Asif Chaudry - Edgbaston Priory Club

Cecilia Vindrola - Accelerate Squash Academy

Rachel Truman - Grantham Squash & Fitness Centre

Sally Archibald – Girls In Motion

We'll be announcing winners the week commencing 24 November via our official website and social media channels.