Former athlete turned broadcast presenter, Jeanette Kwakye, was presented with the Track and Field Inclusion (TAFi) ‘Recognition Award’ last night, at the inaugural ceremony, which took place at The Ivy in Tower Bridge.

Kwakye picked up one of three legacy awards given out on the evening. Ken Pike, an honorary member of Kent AC and the hard work he gives back to the sport was awarded TAFi Unsung Hero of the Year. Glenys Morton awarded the Lloyd Cowan Bursary award for her incredible commitment to coaching Leicester Coritanian AC.

A total of ten awards were given out across the evening with the other seven being voted for by the public. UK Athletics very own Sharon Morris took home the Coach of the year award, she is a coach at Birchfield Harriers and a sprints coach to many GB junior athletes.

Backed by UK Athletics and supported by England Athletics and The Ivy Collection, The TAFI Awards were brought to life by Co-founders Joel Campbell and Michael Facey in order to celebrate ‘the most inclusive sport in the world’.

Hosted by four-time Olympian and Director of EDI at the Professional Cricketers’ Association, Donna Fraser, alongside award-winning British journalist and broadcaster Jordan Jarrett-Bryan. The event was attended by the great and the good across UK track and field with speeches coming from UK Athletics CEO, Jack Buckner and Dame Denise Lewis DBE, president of UK Athletics.

TAFi was created to honour the many individuals whose passion, dedication, and contributions shape the Track and Field community — shining a light on those whose love for the sport keeps it thriving.

In a joint statement, the co-founders Joel Campbell and Michael Facey, congratulated the winners and nominees and paid homage to the governing body for their support.

“TAFi was an idea both of us came to realise had to happen.

“Platforming and uniting the various people that make the sport so special and inclusive was a no-brainer and to see multiple generations in the room at The Ivy celebrating the most inclusive sport in the world, is something that will stay with us forever.”

Campbell and Facey added: “Big congratulations to all of the winners and nominees, keep up the good work, you are all inspirational people.

“A big thanks must go out to UK Athletics, England Athletics and The Ivy for their unwavering support to ensure this idea went from concept to reality.

“We’d also like to recognise the Voice Newspaper for being the first media partner in the event’s history.

“There’s only one opportunity to do things for the first time and we’re happy everyone left the event with a smile on their faces. To everyone that attended, be they athlete, fan of the sport, coach, administrators or media, thank you, your support is truly appreciated.

“We have plans for the future which we’ll make everyone aware of sooner rather than later. For us it really is ‘One Track, Infinite stories’ and we hope last night’s event shed light on just a few of those that make the sport tick.

“The event, the turnout and the participants represent inclusivity personified and long may that continue.”

TAFi 2025 winners: (public vote)

TAFi Male Athlete of the Year, Seamus Derbyshire

TAFi Female Athlete of the year, Amy Hunt

TAFi Male Para-athlete of the year, Thomas Young

TAFi Female Para-athlete of the year, Hannah Cockroft

TAFi Male Breakthrough athlete of the year, Teddy Wilson

TAFi Coach of the year, Sharon Morris

TAFi Recognition Award, Jeanette Kwakye

TAFi Unsung Hero of the Year, Ken Pike

TAFi Lloyd Cowan Bursary Award, Glenys Morton