Sports Awards 2026
The shortlist for our 10 awards is out now, see below who might be in with a chance of winning!
Join us on the 24th to find out who win! Tickets now on sale.
Club Online Presence
Awarded to a club who has used online platforms (social media, website)and dedicated their time towards positively developing Sport Coventry's online presence and brand recognition through the promotion of their club's sporting activity and events.
- Volleyball
- Mountaineering
- Badminton
- Netball
- Dance
- Futsal
Online Engagement Award
Awarded to a student or group of students who has used online platforms (videography, photography, social media, radio, livestreams, etc.) to promote sporting related activity and events at Coventry University, and dedicated their time towards positively impacting students’ lives.
- Jonathon Yau
- Lily Vallance
Sports Leader of the Year
Awarded to a coach, leader, individual, or group who have led, organised and contributed to their sports club and helped improve the work of the club both on and off the field of play.
- Sofia Jefcoate - Mountaineering
- Keith Choi - Volleyball
- Isabel Timms - Netball
- Callum Champam - Badminton
- Sophia Collier - Women's Football
Sporting Impact of the Year
Awarded to a student or group of students who have led a campaign or fundraising initiative, or collaborated with a community group, for the benefit of a sports club and its members.
- Tori Pitt
- Cricket
- Mountaineering
- Callum Chapman
Team Athlete of the Year
This performance award will be given to an individual who has been key in their team excelling in their sport on and off the field of play.
- Arjan Sandher - Volleyball
- Zara Kastelic - Volleyball
- Tristan Rossouw - Cricket
- Kirsty Van der Poll - Wheelchair Basketball
Most Improved Sports Club
Awarded to a club that have improved greatly this year. This may include performance, membership, and/or general increased/improved club activity to the satisfaction and enjoyment of its members.
- Netball
- Mountaineering
- Snowsports
- Dance
Sports Team of the Year (League)
Awarded to a team that has succeeded in their league throughout the season and displayed continuous commitment and dedication to developing as a team.
- Cricket - M1s
- Karting - B Team
- Futsal - M1s
- Gaelic Football - W1s
- American Football
Sports Team of the Year (Competition)
Awarded to a team that has succeeded in their competition throughout the year and displayed continuous commitment and dedication to developing as a team.
- Jiu Jitsu
- Snowsports
- Gaelic Football - W1s
- Dance
Individual Athlete of the Year
This performance award will be given to an individual who has excelled in their sport either on or off the field of play.
- Cho Yongjun - Jiu Jitsu
- Jordan Morris - Karting
- Ethan Akanni - Athletics
- Jenson Walker - Darts
Sports Club of the Year
Awarded to a club that has had great participation in competition and recreational sport, promoted the 'belonging' aspect of their membership, introduced new members to the sport, and remain financially sound.
- Jiu Jitsu
- Volleyball
- Mountaineering
- Gaelic Football
- Dance
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