INTRODUCTION

The Splash Awards are the creation of Britain's most decorated female swimmer, Karen Pickering MBE, who since her retirement has worked relentlessly to celebrate the achievements and raise the profile of British swimmers and other aquatic sportsmen and women. In its 7th year, the Splash Awards is delighted to have Speedo onboard as title sponsor making the 2011 event, the Speedo Splash Awards.

The Splash Awards Founder and Chairman, Karen Pickering said: “As a former long standing member of the Great Britain team, I really wanted to do something to celebrate aquatic achievements and founding the Splash Awards is one of my proudest accomplishments outside of competition. I hope, with my support, The Splash Awards provides a platform for recognising aquatic sporting success for years to come. I would like to thank Speedo, INVISTA and British Swimming for their invaluable support and commitment to the Speedo Splash Awards 2011”