Wandsworth’s Active Wandsworth Awards is all set to celebrate the dedication and achievements for the local sporting community at the annual Active Wandsworth Awards ceremony on 3rd March. The Awards acknowledge the achievements of talented local sports people, coaches, volunteers, schools, organisations and clubs for their personal commitment to helping local people reach their goals. The ceremony will reflect on the sporting year and celebrate those who shone in 2022.
If you know a deserving individual or organisation don’t miss your last chance to make them an AWA winner!
This year is extra special – it’s the 25th year of the awards, which have recognised hundreds of amazing local people for their talent and dedication in inspiring others to get active and stay active over the years. In its quarter-century history the awards have recognised and crowned some exceptional athletes including England rugby star Kyle Sinckler and Olympic athletes Katie Snowden and Steph Davis and recognised hundreds of inspiring local people.
Several awards will reflect on how volunteers and community organisations not only provide traditional playing opportunities but how their connections with the community support those who have experienced inequalities and many barriers, emphasizing the vital role that being active plays in physical and mental wellbeing.
So if you have been inspired to become more active, or know someone who has inspired others to, or even removed barriers to make physical activity a reality, or simply makes grassroots sport happen, check out the 10 award categories below:
Club/Organisation of the year
The Mayor’s Award
Volunteer of the Year (new nominations only)
Young Volunteer of the Year (new nominations only)
Outstanding Contribution to Sport / Physical Activity (new nominations only)
Physical Activity Project of the Year (sponsored by Enable)
Active School of the Year
Coach / Instructor of the Year
Junior Sports Person of the Year (17 and under as of 31 December 2022)
Sports Person of the Year (18 and over as of 31 December 2022) (sponsored by Places Leisure)
Winners will be awarded at the annual ceremony taking place on Friday 3 March hosted by reporter, journalist and Sky Sports TV Presenter Emma Paton at the Civic Suite, Wandsworth.
To shine the spotlight on your deserving nominee and make them a contender for this fantastic accolade please visit https://enablelc.org/awa2022 and complete the nomination form by January 15th.
