Jack Petchey Foundation

April 2025

Congratulations to our Jack Petchey Achievement Winners

Anaconda

Emelia Gralka (Regional Age)
Coach Sydney (Regional Plus)
Gyan Malkani (Regional Age)
Layla Magnani (Regional Plus)
Olivia Davies (Regional Age)
Rocco (Performance Plus)

Hackney

Amy Hanson (Performance Plus)
Caitlin Anderson (County Age)
Evie MacNeil (County Age)
Gael Lessard (Performance Plus)
Phoenix Fuller (Regional Plus)
Will Barker (Performance)

How Young People benefit

Did you know that the Jack Petchey Achievement winners have contributed their funds to benefit most swimmers? Below are some examples:

Squad socials: ice skating, meals, trampolining, paddleboarding, kayaking.
Equipment for the club: underwater GoPro camera, Tempo timers, heart rate monitors, bungee cords, swim parachutes, hand paddles.
Promoting the club: flags, membership pop up banner, spot prizes for club galas.

Perhaps you have an idea? You can let your Jack Petchey Award Coordinator know here.

What is the Jack Petchey Award Scheme?

The Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme is the flagship programme of the Jack Petchey Foundation, operating across 1,800 different schools, groups, and organisations within London and Essex. It aims to enable schools, colleges, and youth organisations to recognize, reward, and celebrate the achievements of their young people. The awards are designed to acknowledge a wide range of achievements, emphasizing effort and doing one's best rather than just being clever or gifted.

How does the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme work?

The Jack Petchey Achievement Awards recognize personal triumphs, challenges overcome, and outstanding team efforts, rather than athletic achievements alone. Each award provides £300, which must be spent for the benefit of a group of young people. The winner collaborates with a coordinator to create a wish list, but ultimately decides how the money is spent.

Who can be nominated?

Nominees must be aged 11–25 and have not previously received the award before within HAC.

When are the winners announced?

Two times 6 Winners will be announced in April and two times 3 further winners in October.

For more information

Please contact the Jack Petchey Award Coordinator if you have any questions or suggestions.

For more information on the Jack Petchey Foundation please click here