Jonathan Moore, Volleyball England's Major Events Manager, was this week recognised for his services to World ParaVolley.
Jon, who has helped to organise World ParaVolley events across the globe, was a Technical Delegate for Sitting Volleyball at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and was part of the team behind the delivery of Sitting Volleyball at the London 2012 Paralympics.
In honour of his services to the sport, Jon was awarded a Distinguished Service Award at the 2023 World ParaVolley Awards for his work as an International Technical Official, and in event management and administration.
Jonathan Moore said:
“It’s an honour to be awarded the World ParaVolley Distinguished Service Award. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to help deliver Sitting Volleyball events across the world, with my involvement at the Tokyo Paralympic Games a personal highlight.“I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me over the years and I look forward to the opportunity to help deliver more events in the future.”
The 2023 awards saw a total of 11 people recognised, with some of World ParaVolley's most esteemed professionals celebrated. You can find out more about Jon's award and the rest of 2023 World ParaVolley awards here.
Charlie Ford, Chief Executive of Volleyball England, said:
“We are extremely proud that Jonathan has been awarded a Distinguished Service Award by World ParaVolley."Jon has made an incredible contribution to the sport of Sitting Volleyball in recent years, which is a testament to his hard work, dedication and exemplary leadership. "I would like to personally extend my congratulations to him on this well-deserved achievement."
Barry Couzner OAM, President of World ParaVolley said:
"...Jonathan Moore has been an outstanding international technical official for World ParaVolley, as indicated by the success of the various competitions he has been involved in as a leader since 2018 in particular."
The BVF would like to add their special praise for the work that Jon has done for the sport of Sitting Volleyball, and are grateful to be working with him to host the PVE Silver Nations League next month.