Anyone can submit a nomination.

You do not need to be part of a club or a member of Sport Winchester. Nominations are welcomed from:

• Club members

• Coaches and volunteers

• Parents and supporters

• Local residents

• Teammates and friends

We believe great stories come from all corners of the community, and opening up nominations helps us capture the true impact of sport across Winchester.

This depends on the award category:

Club and Team Awards
These awards are open to clubs and teams who are members of Sport Winchester.

This is about recognising and rewarding the clubs who are actively part of our network and contributing to sport in the city.

Individual Awards
These awards are open to everyone in the Winchester community.

This means individuals do not need to be part of a Sport Winchester member club to be nominated. We want to recognise outstanding people wherever they are making an impact in sport.

• Complete the online nomination form

• Select the relevant award category

• Provide clear details on why your nominee deserves recognition

• Confirm that the nomination meets the eligibility criteria

You can submit nominations for multiple categories if appropriate.

The best nominations are simple, honest and specific.

Tell us:

• What has the person, team or club achieved?

• What impact have they had on others?

• Why do they stand out?

You don’t need to write an essay. Just help us understand why they deserve to be celebrated.

Club and Team Awards

• Open only to Sport Winchester member clubs and their teams

• The club must be an active member at the time of nomination

• Achievements should relate to the 2025–2026 period unless stated otherwise

Individual Awards

• Open to anyone connected to sport in the Winchester area

• Nominees do not need to be affiliated with a Sport Winchester member club

• Achievements should relate to the 2025–2026 period unless stated otherwise

• All nominations must be submitted via the official nomination form

• Nominators must confirm that the entry meets the category criteria

• Incomplete nominations may not be considered

• Additional supporting information may be requested if needed

• Individuals, teams or clubs can be nominated more than once

• Judges will review all submissions but may consolidate duplicate nominations

Judging Process

• A panel of independent judges will review all eligible nominations

• Each nomination will be assessed against the criteria for that category

• Shortlists will be created where appropriate

• Winners will be selected based on impact, achievement and contribution to sport

Fairness and Integrity

• Judges will declare any conflicts of interest

• Any judge with a conflict will not score that category

• The process is designed to be fair, transparent and consistent

Right to Amend

Sport Winchester reserves the right to:

• Clarify or amend award criteria if required

• Reassign nominations to a more suitable category

• Withdraw a nomination if it does not meet the rules

For the team that has delivered outstanding performance, progress or togetherness this season.

Recognising a coach who has made a real difference to athletes and their club.

Celebrating the people who give their time and make sport happen for others.

For the club creating more opportunities and support for women and girls in sport..

Recognising those using sport to reach and support the wider community.

For clubs finding ways to keep people involved through life’s drop-off points.

Celebrating organisations improving physical and mental wellbeing through sport.

Honouring someone who has given years of service and made a lasting impact in sport.

Recognising those whose support has helped sport and communities thrive.