The presentations for the Essex Performance Awards, for the season 2025, were made after the final session of the 2026 Essex Age Group Championships.
These awards recognise the top performing swimmers from Essex, at National and International level. Trophies were awarded as follows:
Best Performance at International Level (2025)
Athlete: Brock Whiston (29 yrs)
Club: Barking & Dagenham Aquatics
Competition: World Para Championships 2025 – Singapore
Citation:
At the 2025 World Para Championships, Brock represented at international level and secured a several medals at the World Para competition. Competing on the global stage, this achievement reflects not only personal excellence but contribution to international team success.
Achievements:
- Gold – SM8 200m Individual Medley
- Silver — Women’s SB8 100m Breaststroke
- Silver — Women’s S8 400m Freestyle
- Bronze — Women’s S8 100m Butterfly
Best Male/Open Performance at National Level (2025)
Athlete: Roan Brennan (14 yrs)
Club: Basildon Phoenix Swimming Club
Competition: GB Summer Championships 2025
Citation:
Roan Brennan delivered an outstanding national campaign at the 2025 GB Summer Championships, securing both gold and bronze medals. His performances demonstrated consistency, resilience and the ability to compete at the highest domestic level, marking him as one of the leading male/open swimmers in the county for 2025.
Achievements:
- Gold Medal MC 100m Freestyle and Bronze Medal MC 50m Freestyle
Best Female Performance at National Level (2025)
Athlete: Amelia Fenner (15yrs)
Club: Basildon Phoenix Swimming Club
Competition: British Summer Championships 2025
Citation:
Amelia Fenner achieved national success at the 2025 British Age Group Championships, securing 5th place in a highly competitive field. Her performance reflects exceptional preparation, technical execution and competitive composure at national level.
Achievements:
- 5th place 100m freestyle final (14/15 yrs)