TASS Stars Come Into Focus
A record number of nominations for the 2022 TASS Stars Awards means the competition’s never been hotter in our search for this year’s big successes.
Last month we asked the wider TASS community to identify the nation’s most inspirational stories and aspirational athletes.
And once again we were inundated with examples of top-class talent doing the dual career pathway proud. Our judges have shortlisted the leading candidates across all five categories within the 2022 awards. And the winners will be revealed in Birmingham next month during TASS’s Commonwealth Games takeover.
Alison Brown, National Lead for Athlete Support, said: “It’s always gratifying to hear about our athletes’ successes and achievements and TASS Stars gives us the opportunity to do this.
“We’re so pleased to have received so many nominations for our TASS Stars Awards this year. It’s testament to the hard work of our athletes during what’s been another unusual year.”
The following athletes have been shortlisted for a 2022 TASS Stars Award:
Most Determined — Awarded to a TASS athlete who has overcome challenges or demonstrated resilience in order to pursue their sport and/or study.
Lois Jackson – Alpine Skiing, Northumbria
Michael Holden – Rugby League, Gloucester
Megan Smithson-Booth – Goalball, RNC
Jason Rolph – Boccia, Cambridge
Most Inspirational — Awarded to a TASS athlete who possesses infectious enthusiasm and a positive attitude, has shown creativity in their sport and/or study, and/or has demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship.
Lauren Janney – Shooting (Army), Aldershot
Rainbow Mbuangi – Para Football, LJMU
Abbie Breakwell – Wheelchair Tennis, Loughborough
Most Committed — Awarded to a TASS athlete who has shown dedication to both study and sport, including excellent time management and efficiency in balancing demands.
Alexandra Powell – Fencing, Manchester Metropolitan Uni
Jamie Ingram – Swimming, University of Manchester
Alex Eckley – Rugby League, LJMU
Joaquin Bello – Beach Volleyball, Kings College London
Most Potential — Awarded to a TASS athlete who is deemed to be a “one to watch” in the future in either their sport and/or study.
Arthur Farley – Sailing, Southampton
Olivia Holmes – Boxing, LJMU
William Deary – Fencing, King’s College London
Aliyah Zaranyika – Netball, Hertfordshire
Athlete of the Year — Awarded to a TASS athlete in recognition of their outstanding achievement this year in their sport and/or study.
Florence Brellisford – Sailing, Exeter
Tin-Tin Ho – Table Tennis, Nottingham
Abbie Breakwell – Wheelchair Tennis, Loughborough
Kerenza Bryson – Modern Pentathlon (Army), Exeter