NI Volleyball held its 2025/26 Awards Evening, celebrating the achievements, dedication and outstanding performances of the past season.
The evening provided an opportunity to recognise the success of clubs and teams across NI Volleyball competitions, while also celebrating individuals who made an exceptional contribution to the sport both on and off the court.
Throughout the evening, trophies were presented for the 2025/26 Senior League, League Cup, Kukri Cup and Plate and Playoff competitions, alongside individual awards recognising the achievements and contributions of players, coaches and volunteers.
2025/26 Competition Winners
- Premier League Women – Fireblades
- Premier League Men – Ballymoney Blaze 1
- Division 1 Women – Aztecs Warriors
- Division 1 Men – Garvagh Phoenix
- Division 2 Women – Queens 2
- League Cup Women – Aztecs Eagles
- League Cup Men – Ballymoney Blaze 1
- Women’s Playoffs – Fireblades
- Men’s Playoffs – Aztecs Eagles
- Kukri Cup Women – Aztecs Eagles
- Kukri Cup Men – Aztecs Eagles
- Women’s Plate – Ballymoney Blaze 1
- Men’s Plate – Garvagh Phoenix
Congratulations to all our competition winners and to every team that took part throughout the season.
Club and Individual Awards
Alongside our competition winners, the evening celebrated individuals whose performances, commitment and dedication have made a significant impact on volleyball in Northern Ireland.
Garvagh Phoenix were named Club of the Year in recognition of their achievements and contribution throughout the 2025/26 season.
Volunteer of the Year – Mark Dally
Young Player of the Year – Amira Rapi
Youth Coach of the Year – Dr Ian Walker
Women’s Senior Player of the Year – Chloe Walkingshaw
Men’s Senior Player of the Year – Jeff Scott
Coach of the Year – Mateusz Wisniewski
Contribution to Volleyball – Karl Gale
Women’s Super 7
Setter – Laura McGuinness
Libero – Megan McBurney
Middles – Aimee Oliver and Tara Mooney
Outside Hitters – Chloe Walkingshaw and Sarah Scott
Opposite – Kerry Kirkpatrick
Men’s Super 7
Setter – Jason Martin
Libero – Mathieu Outhwaite
Middles – Gavin McCaughern and Kristian Hoy
Outside Hitters – Jeff Scott and Peter Stewart
Opposite – Alasdair McGuinness
Beach Volleyball
Women’s Tour Champion – Grace Allen
Men’s Tour Champion – Jonathan Workman
The Awards Evening was a great opportunity to bring members of our volleyball community together and celebrate the people and teams who make our sport what it is.
Behind every match and every achievement are players, coaches, officials, volunteers, clubs and supporters who give their time, energy and passion to volleyball throughout the year.
NI Volleyball would like to congratulate all of our 2025/26 winners and thank everyone who contributed to another memorable season.
With the 2026/27 season just around the corner, we look forward to another exciting year of volleyball across Northern Ireland.