Awards

Hockey Writers' Club Annual Awards

The Hockey Writers’ Club has a proud tradition of awards dating back to 1983, recognising the male and female Player of the Year, numerous Youth Awards and honours for Services to Hockey. The awards, voted by our sports media, are held in high regard by the players and hockey family alike.

The Awards

Graham Wilson Award

Awarded annually for outstanding services to

Hockey journalism

UK Player of the Year

Awarded annually to the male and female UK Player of the Year as voted on by the members of the Hockey Writers’ Club

UK Youth & Junior Awards

Awarded annually to the male and female, under 18 & 16, for an outstanding contribution to hockey within their club and school environment.  Voted by the HWC Committee from nominations by clubs and schools

Chris Moore Salver

Awarded annually to the male Player of the Match / Tournament in a targeted event 

Marjorie Pollard Salver

Awarded to the Player of the Match at the annual Wembley international

Following the ending of the annual Wembley International in 1991 the Salver was awarded at the major fixture of the year

The Sydney Friskin Memorial Silver Goblet

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THE TIMES

Awarded annually for outstanding services to UK Hockey