We are so proud of Putney Rowing coach, Mr Peter Brewer, one of the winners in British Rowing’s 2017 Volunteer and Coach of the Year Awards.

The annual awards recognise and celebrate the passion and dedication of volunteers, who work tirelessly to help rowing thrive across England.

This year, eight coaching awards and 19 volunteer awards have been awarded to worthy recipients from rowing clubs across the country. Their contribution to the sport will be recognised at a special lunch held at the River& Rowing Museum on Saturday, 3 February.

For the first time, two national awards for Lifetime Achievement and Volunteer of the Year will be announced on the day. The winners of these awards have been selected by the panel from the regional winners of the Lifetime Achievement and Volunteer categories.

Peter received his award from two time Olympic gold medallist, Alex Gregory.