The amazing achievements of NTC’s triathletes during 2025 were celebrated on Saturday 7 February at the Hartshill and Newcastle Cricket Club.
Ninety club members, their families and friends joined in the annual celebration night.
Diane Slack won the prestigious club championship award for women, while Nathan Walker took first prize for men.
Emma Broadhurst was voted by members to have achieved the performance of the year among the women, while Will Slater was the men’s winner of the poll.
Jason Riley was honoured with the Helen Mason award for his determination and success in completing a full Ironman event, following a serious accident in 2021 and a DNF in 2024.
Club chair Karen Dennett, who is due to stand down this year, was recognised for her work over the last eight years with the Matheson award.
Following the awards ceremony a bumper table full of prizes was raffled off – presenting members with the opportunity to take part in races, get discounts and freebies donated by our local shops, suppliers and by members.
Our thanks for the raffle prizes go to:
- Castle Race Series
- OP Events
- UK Triathlon
- Crazy Legs Events
- Always Aim High Events
- Run Through North
- North Staffordshire Road Runners Association
- Endurance Life
- Peloton Rebel
- ProVision
- PAU Trentham Gardens
- Wayne Lamb
- Beth Lloyd
- Hannah Underwood
- Mark Saggers
Most awards are given for age group performance, but some are voted on by members in an annual poll, while there are also a series of fun awards.
Our hosts for the night were Tom Walker and Matt Jackson, while thanks go also to the organising committee of Michelle Marshall, Charl Clayton and Michael Howard.
Here are all the winners:
Most Dedicated Member: Hayley Green
Volunteer of the Year: Charl Walker
NTC Coaches Award (Under 12 yrs): Charlie Spencer
NTC Coaches Award (Over 12 yrs): Harry Hewitt
Most Improved Member: Diane Slack
NTC Cross Country Champion, 1st Junior Female: Isla Spencer
NTC Cross Country Champion, 2nd Junior Female: Annabelle Winstanley
NTC Cross Country Champion, 3rd Junior Female: Annabel Warren-Clarke
NTC Cross Country Champion, 1st Junior male: James Hollingworth
NTC Cross Country Champion, 2nd Junior male: Harry Hewitt
NTC Cross Country Champion, 1st Senior Female: Fiona Ridley
NTC Cross Country Champion, 2nd Senior Female: Beth Dawid
NTC Cross Country Champion, 3rd Senior Female: Hayley Green
NTC Cross Country Champion, 1st Senior Male: Eammon Clowes
NTC Cross Country Champion, 2nd Senior Male: Mark Hatton
NTC Cross Country Champion, 3rd Senior Male: Matt Harper
Best Performance, Female: Emma Broadhurst
Best Performance, Male: Will Slater
Rising Star Award: Isla Spencer
Helen Mason Award: Jason Riley
Matheson Award for Outstanding Achievement: Karen Dennett
Long Distance, 1st Place Male: Matt Harper
Long Distance, 2nd Place Male: Richard Hall
Long Distance, 3rd Place Male: Mark Espley
Long Distance, 1st Place Female: Jo Donnelly
Long Distance, 2nd Place Female: Emma Broadhurst
Long Distance, 3rd Place Female: Steph Wilcock
NTC Triathlon Club Champion,1st Junior Female: Annabelle Winstanley
NTC Triathlon Club Champion, 2nd Junior Female: Isla Spencer
NTC Triathlon Club Champion, 3rd Junior Female: Shauna Hamilton
NTC Triathlon Club Champion, 1st Senior Female: Diane Slack
NTC Triathlon Club Champion, 2nd Senior Female: Jude Taylor
NTC Triathlon Club Champion, 1st Senior Male: Nathan Walker
NTC Triathlon Club Champion, 2nd Senior Male: Finlay McCance
NTC Triathlon Club Champion, 3rd Senior Male: Will Slater
Strava award (for the greatest distance covered): Mark Espley (10,052km)
Stabiliser Award: Matt Harper
Half Wheeler: Mark Hatton
Transition Award: Phil Collins