The Squash Wales Presentation Evening 2026 took place on Saturday 13th June at the Leonardo Hotel, Cardiff. The event brought together players, volunteers, coaches, officials, sponsors, board members and supporters from across Wales to celebrate another successful year for Welsh squash.
The evening was attended by over 130 guests, creating an excellent atmosphere and making it one of the best-attended Presentation Evenings in recent years.
The evening celebrated achievements from across all areas of the game, including:
- Club of the Year – Swansea Squash Club
- Coach of the Year – Ben Hardwidge
- Young Coach of the Year – Bronte Wright
- Volunteer of the Year – James Jones
In addition to the main awards, representative players, teams and officials were recognised for their achievements throughout the year, reflecting the breadth and depth of success across Welsh squash.
The award winner videos produced for the evening were extremely well received and added a personal touch to the celebrations, helping to showcase the impact and stories behind each recipient.
The venue once again demonstrated why it remains a strong choice for the Presentation Evening, offering excellent facilities and service. Many guests commented that the evening was an enjoyable celebration of the achievements within Welsh squash.
Acknowledgements
Squash Wales would like to extend its sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to making the Presentation Evening 2026 such a success.
In particular, we would like to thank:
- Owen Mathias Photography for producing outstanding award winner videos and capturing the stories behind this year’s recipients. The videos added a professional and personal touch to the evening and were a highlight for many attendees.
- Dynamik, our Presentation Evening Partner, for their valued sponsorship and support. Their contribution helped enhance the event and demonstrates their continued commitment to supporting squash in Wales.
- Karakal for generously providing gifts for attendees, helping to recognise and celebrate the individuals who contribute so much to the sport.
- Bespoke Audio for providing the audio and visual support for the evening.
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff for hosting the event and providing an excellent venue. Particular thanks go to Moses and Sian, whose professionalism, attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our requirements helped ensure the evening ran smoothly. The service provided by the hotel team received excellent feedback from attendees.
- Graham Anderson for his fantastic hosting of the evening. Graham’s professionalism, humour and ability to engage the audience played a significant role in creating an enjoyable and memorable celebration for everyone in attendance.
Finally, thank you to all players, coaches, volunteers, officials, board members, sponsors and guests who attended and helped create a memorable celebration of squash in Wales.
The success of the evening would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors, volunteers, staff, board members and everyone who attended to celebrate another memorable year for Welsh squash.
