The BAP Awards 2025
We had a great time at the 2025 BAP Awards! The BAY APPRECIATION Awards are our opportunity to thank and celebrate everyone who helps make Bay Church happen by serving on a crew! We wanted to take the time to give out some funny and some serious awards, highlighting some of the most epic moments we’ve had throughout the last year!
It’s 3pm on Sunday July 20th and the church has been transformed into a glitzy, glamorous awards ceremony! We had over 80 crew and family members come through the doors and before we began the awards, we had charcuterie and peach bellinis…perfect summer soiree vibes! Once the awards had all been presented, we cleared the room and took a leaf out of the Bay Kids Ball book with a silent disco! There were three playlists to choose from; floor fillers, kids classics and praise party! It was great seeing everyone let loose and bust some moves together! Fun is our framework at Bay Church and the BAPs is the most fun way to celebrate our brilliant crews!
So…if you missed it, here is a list of the awards, nominees and winners!
THE FANTASY FOOTBALL AWARD - The winner of the Bay Church Fantasy Football League - SAM STONE
THE BLUE LIGHT AWARD - For saving us in a crisis
Shelly Moss - Stepping up to be our Safeguarding Officer and helping out last minute on Kids Crew
Sarah Shoare - Regularly steps in to cover on Kids Crew
Ray Thomas - Filled a last minute gap in the Spectacular, learning songs and dance moves like a pro!
Sarah Fellows - Got a rogue seagull out of the church!
WINNER - SHELLEY MOSS
THE RESIDENT CREW MEMBER AWARD - They’re always here so they might as well have a key!
Justin Charman - Always happy to serve on worship and production whenever he can
Justin & Michele Williams - Serving regularly on worship, on welcome and Kingdom Come events
Jan & Phil Miles - Serving on multiple crews on Sundays and midweek events
WINNER - JUSTIN CHARMAN
THE DEDICATION AWARD - For going above and beyond
Chris Sennett - Travelling hundreds of miles to get us replacement equipment after a break in
Jan Miles - Cleaning out a freezer of mouldy meat after the freezer had unknowingly been turned off by a builder
Stuart & Juliet Wilson - Always signing up for meal trains, even when they were receiving a meal train!
Jo Hobbis - When we needed extra Kids Crew, Jo signed up to serve every week to help
Paul & Sarah Fellows - Making amazing props for the Bay Express
WINNER - JO HOBBIS
THE NEWCOMER AWARD - Joined a crew this year
Debbie Hitchins - Bay Tots, Bay Tots Tinies, Begin Well
Laura Chambers - Bay Tots Tinies
Lara & Damian Seymour - Worship
Cohen Martin - Worship
Cantara Thomas and Julia Mulally - Cafe
Rory Robinson - Youth
Tim Moss - Kids
WINNER - LARA & DAMIAN
THE SECRET SQUIRREL AWARD - Giving 110% behind the scenes
Peter Long - Quietly serves on cafe and is always around at Bay Village events doing whatever he can to help
Nigel Bolster - When Nigel serves on cafe, everything is washed up and reset before anyone even notices!
Bex Thomas - holds all the meal trains behind the scenes
Bruce Garner - a stealth hero on cafe crew
Tuesday Prayer Crew - diligently meeting every Tuesday to pray for Bay Church and the Bay
Andrew Reynolds - always the last one at youth helping to tidy up without being asked
WINNER - PETER LONG
THE YES CHEF! AWARD - For cooking up a storm
Laura Edwards - Providing food for Alpha and the Youth weekend away
Bea Ellaby - Providing food for Alpha and meal trains
Denise Clarke - Providing food for Alpha
Pete & Scarlett Sharp - Providing food for Alpha, meal trains and vision teas
WINNER - BEA ELLABY
THE SPECTACULAR INVOLVEMENT AWARD - Spectacular involvement in the Spectaculars
Mark Tidball - Spent many hours and long nights learning and programming the lighting
Ray Thomas - Making his hilarious and pun-filled Spectacular debut
Frankie Williams - Overcoming anxiety and panic attacks to deliver brilliant performances
Grazin’ Squad - Nath Leakey, Josh Doran, Matt Martin & Reuben Lovell singing with sheep and carrying the boy band vibes!
WINNER - FRANKIE WILLIAMS
THE JOY AWARD - Bringing all the joy, all the time!
Chris Kirby-Rose - Being the most joyful Easter Bunny we’ve ever seen!
Rod Whyte - Always there with a big smile and lots of laughter!
Rich Clark - Always ready with a joke
Corrie Williams - Laughing, smiling, bringing all the fun
Nathan Leakey - a positive attitude all the time, making any situation fun!
WINNER - ROD WHYTE
THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD - As voted for by the crews - ADRIAN & SARAH SHOARE
We really are so grateful for every one of the Bay Church family that has gone all in by serving on a crew! If that’s you…thank you! If you’d like to get involved in a crew then use the link in our bio and get in touch!