The Shortlist for 2025 EB Awards Announced
June 16, 2025 | by Nabillah Akhtar
England Boxing is proud to shine a spotlight on the remarkable people and clubs driving the grassroots boxing scene forward, as we unveil the finalists for the 2025 Annual Awards.
This year’s celebration promises to be bigger than ever, following an overwhelming response from the community, a record 1,096 nominations poured in from members across the country, showcasing the depth of passion and talent in amateur boxing.
Taking place on Friday, 25th July at the Mercure St. Paul’s, Sheffield, the evening will honour those who have gone above and beyond in 2025 to uplift the sport at a local level.
After careful consideration by a dedicated panel made up of non-board sub-committee members, each category has now been narrowed down to three standout contenders. The winners will be revealed live on the night.
Should you have a query regarding the awards, please email enquiries@englandboxing.org
England Boxing Annual Awards 2025 – shortlisted nominees |
| Male Coach of the Year |
| Matthew Jobes (Benwell Victoria ABC) |
| Ritchie Fox (Ashfield Spartans) |
| Kieran Davis (Didcot Boxing) |
| Female Coach of the Year |
| Kerry Norfolk (Thrive Boxing) |
| Samera Ali (Tamworth) |
| Heidi Benningfield (Bromley ABC) |
| Young Coach of the Year (Under 30) |
| Sophie Sansam (Tommy Coyle) |
| Harry Wilcox (Tamworth) |
| Robbie Croll (Tommy Coyle) |
| Volunteer of the Year (non-coach and official) |
| Tina Mason (Bromley ABC) |
| Malcolm Hall (Rainworth & Blidworth) |
| Libby Jobes (Benwell Victoria ABC) |
| Male Official of the Year |
| Simon Mullan (Ipswich) |
| Stuart Mann (Tyldesley Centurions) |
| Andrew Lamont |
| Female Official of the Year |
| Louise Gibbs (England Boxing Officials) |
| Abigail Lang (Army) |
| Kate Clifford (Titchfield) |
| Young Official of the Year (Under 30) |
| Ali Aldhufairi (Longsight Boxing) |
| Sophie Smith (Braunstone G.G. ABC) |
| Lifetime Achievement |
| Michael Underwood (Worcester City) |
| Dennis Jarvis (Ashford & District ABC) |
| Stewart Nubley (Ashfield Spartans BA) |
| Community Club Impact |
| Shane Thewlis (Sanctus) |
| Carl Ellis (Buckingham Boxing Club) |
| Brendan Warburton (Sheffield City) |
| Individual Member Impact |
| Lindsey Jarratt (Telford ABC) |
| Mohammad Abdullah (Windmill Boxing) |
| Shane Thewlis (Sanctus) |
| Inclusivity Award |
| TJ Knight (White Rose) |
| Harrison Frew (TKO Folkestone) |
| Heidi Benningfield (Bromley ABC) |
| Best Bout of the Year |
| Cain Adams (White Rose) V Elliott Sanders (Rileys) |
| Marc Houghan (Carlisle Villa) V Harley Burrows (March ABC ) |
| Matty Mia (Gateway ABC) |
| Best Boxer of the Year (Male) |
| Mohammed “Manny” Safari (The Ring) |
| Marillious Kelly (St Paul’s) |
| Sufyan Kyriacou (TM Boxing) |
| Best Boxer of the Year (Female) |
| Lily Bassett (TM Boxing) |
| Ella Lonsdale (EastEnd Boxing) |
| Serena Kaur Mali (Clearys Boxing Gym) |
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