The borough’s sporting talent was celebrated at the 8th annual Ealing Sports Awards last week.
The awards showcase the successes and efforts of sports people, clubs, coaches and volunteers from across the borough and recognise their contribution to the community.
Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Anthony Kelly, the council’s cabinet member for thriving communities, Councillor Blerina Hashani, and special guest and former Great Britain athlete, Jacqui Agyepong, presented 9 categories at the event, which took place at William Perkin High School in Greenford.
The event was organised by Ealing Council, with support from Everyone Active, which manages the borough’s sport and leisure centres on behalf of the council.
Outstanding contribution to sport
The Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award was awarded posthumously to John Taylor, who sadly passed away in March. John gave more than 34 years’ service to Middlesex Football Association and grassroots football.
His legacy lives on in the thousands he inspired across the borough and beyond. His wife, Gill, collected his award. She said: “I and all the family are extremely honoured. It shows us how highly regarded and respected John was in the Football Community.”
2025 winners in full:
- Coach of the Year: Jo Crowley – Ealing Judo Club
- Inclusive and Active Award: Kuldip Gill – Lets Go Southall
- Adult Sports Person of the Year: John Fielding – Athletics
- Adult Volunteer of the Year: Peter Gannon – Handball/West London Eagles Handball Club, Simone Asquith – Football/Acton Ealing Whistlers FC
- Junior Volunteer of the Year: Harvey Spencer-Hotton – Boxing
- Junior Sports Person of the Year: Jaspreet Gill – Water Polo, Manpreet Gill – Water Polo
- Sports Club of the Year: Ealing Judo Club
- Junior Club of the Year: Ealing Fields Girls NFL Flag
- Outstanding Contribution to Sport: John Taylor – Middlesex FA
‘Passion and commitment’
Councillor Blerina Hashani, the council’s cabinet member for thriving communities, said: “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. These awards highlight the incredible work being done by individuals and clubs to promote sport and wellbeing in our borough. We are proud of our community’s passion and commitment.”
