The #PassOnYourPassion campaign celebrates the great success of local coaches, volunteers and clubs in sport within Tyne & Wear.
Local badminton coaches, Sarah Burtenshaw and Mark Thompson, were nominated for the #PassOnYourPassion Award.

Sarah was nominated for her role as an amazing coach at Longbenton Badminton Club and various other coaching roles! She is a great role model and leader who encourages players of all ages and abilities to participate and enjoy Badminton.

Mark was nominated for dedicating a substantial amount of his time and effort into delivering both new and existing opportunities for disabled people in North Tyneside to take part in a wide range of activities, including the delivery of Tyneside Disability Badminton Club and two well attended ‘No Strings’ badminton sessions at The Parks Sports Centre.