Over the past month, a number of key figures in the EuroHockey family have been honoured for their incredible service to the sport in Europe and beyond.

EuroHockey President’s Award – Norman Hughes

Norman was presented with the EuroHockey President’s Award following his incredible work to promote and develop HockeyID.

Following a successful playing career, reaching the Olympic Games with Great Britain, he went on to become one of the leading lights in promoting inclusivity in our sport through EuroHockey and, now, within the FIH.

Speaking about his impact, EuroHockey Honourary Life President Marijke Fleuren said: “You have a rich history of playing hockey at the Olympic Games, but since then, your heart and passion have allowed this great sport to flourish for all others across five continents.

“You always endeavour that hockey should foster excitement across all communities and ensure a clear vision of collaboration and acceptance. You have been ambitious to build a highly effective body of supporters worldwide in your own time to expand the capabilities of current and future generations who have an intellectual disability to love the game and those involved with a 500% increase in nations playing worldwide since you took this upon yourself.

“You bring an innovative mindset, inspiring people – something they want to be involved in! You have been instrumental in getting international bodies to sign MOUs to support the inclusive need for all to play sports.

“You always have a vision of acceptance and will incorporate everyone. You champion that sport and physical activity have a unique reach to energise the local community and beyond. You invigorate teams and partners to be and feel empowered by sport and for leadership to enact those feelings.”

The EuroHockey President’s Award is offered to those with long and valuable services to hockey, whether direct or indirect, or services which have had an indisputable beneficial effect for hockey at European level.

We are so proud of Norman and his association with our club!

For more information, visit https://eurohockey.org/eurohockey-honours-key-figures-for-their-service-to-the-sport