Brian Hamill
His legacy today

Two awards carry his name

Two organisations honour Brian every year, for two different kinds of people.

Weight Lifting Foundation, since 2023

The Brian Hamill Award

For young lifters who give outstanding service to their club. Presented by the charity Brian served as trustee, secretary and Honorary President.

  • £400every year, can be shared
  • Under 23UK and Channel Islands
  • Sarahis daughter funds it

Recipients

  1. 2023
    Faye BriggsWythenshawe WLCAngelique Wallace BourgoinHampshire Barbell Club
  2. 2024
    Rajan NagraWarley WLCSophie BilesLiverpool WLC and LJMU WLC
  3. 2026
    Sean WilsonTeam Cavanagh WLC, Glasgow. British U17 champion at 94 kg

How it works

  1. Clubs nominate members under 23 for what they gave the club that year.
  2. Nominations go by email to the Foundation's chairman in January.
  3. The trustees choose. The award helps with entry fees, travel and kit.
How to nominate
British Weight Lifting, since 2022

Unsung Hero of the Year

The Brian Hamill Unsung Hero of the Year honours the people working behind the scenes, making a difference and supporting others every day. Exactly what Brian did.

  • Annualpart of BWL's achievement awards
  • Since 2022named after Brian
  • Volunteersworking behind the scenes

Winners

  1. 2022
    Jo Calvino
  2. 2023
    Eddie Halstead
  3. 2024
    Aaron Moore
  4. 2025
    Zoe Chandler

How it works

  1. British Weight Lifting chooses the winner each year as part of its annual achievement awards.
A man who dedicated his life to supporting and developing others.David, a friend from the club, on Brian
BWL annual awards