The Sported Awards 2026

We are excited to open nominations for the Sported Awards, celebrating the power of grassroots sport and shining a light on the incredible impact our groups have in transforming lives and strengthening communities every day.

Sported groups are invited to self-nominate for one award category. The nomination window is open for four weeks, opening on 2 March and closing on 30 March.

There are five award categories. Groups may apply for one category only, and previous winners from 2025 are not eligible to apply.

Award Categories:

  • Outstanding Impact: Improving Health and Wellbeing

  • Outstanding Impact: Empowering Communities

  • Outstanding Impact: Tackling Inequalities

  • Outstanding Impact: Inspiring Young Leaders

  • Project of the Year: Outstanding Impact

We strongly encourage groups to share their achievements, no matter how big or small. If you are making a difference in your community, we want to hear about it.

Sported will host an in-person awards evening on Tuesday 16 June in London. Successful award winners will be invited to attend, and reasonable travel expenses will be covered.

If you would like to discuss the awards, please contact your regional team.

Please complete this form to apply: https://sported3.beaconforms.com/form/b8cb1850

If you need support completing this online form, please contact: g.lumsdaine@sported.org.uk