Our story...
"at the Heart of the Game" was founded by Anna Pim during lockdown when she reflected on a friend who survived a cardiac arrest.
The next two years saw Anna make a huge impact throughout the hockey family in Northern Ireland.
She came up with an idea, branded it, gathered a support network around her, sought funding, raised money, liaised with governing bodies and organisations.
Delivering awareness training, Anna empowered over 300 young people with the knowledge and confidence to perform CPR and use a defibrillator in the event of a cardiac arrest.
Anna has combined her love for sport, business and leadership to create an educational programme for the sporting community throughout Ireland.
Accolades
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero
"The award is given to the sportsperson who has made a substantive yet unrecognised contribution to sport"
EuroHockey Youth Leadership Award
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero
"Anna was awarded the EuroHockey Youth Leadership Award after she presented to the 35th General Assembly of the European Hockey Federation about at the Heart of the Game"
Sport NI SportMaker Project of the Year Award
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero
Sport NI SportMaker Project of the Year Award
"SportMaker Awards acknowledge the incredible work of our sporting community and highlight the outstanding people and projects that have made an impact over the last year"
Female Sport Forum Role Model
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero
Sport NI SportMaker Project of the Year Award
"The Female Sports Forum showcases not only talent but those who are exceptional role models for their communities and peers"