The Gemma Yates Trophy is awarded to the an athlete who is a member of an ASA affiliated club, for endeavour.
The trophy is awarded in memory of Gemma, who swam for Walsall SSC. She represented England and had been selected to compete in the Junior Europeans before sadly passing away at the age of 16.
It is awarded to a swimmer who has overcome anything which has made it difficult for them, yet still gives 100 per cent to the sport of synchronised swimming.