Cumbria Sports Awards 2027
November 11, 2026
The region's sports stars are being celebrated on the big stage again next year as Newsquest's famous Cumbria Sports Awards event returns to Workington in 2027.
Taking place at Energus on Thursday, April 15, the ceremony will be hosted by BBC radio presenter Mike Zeller, and held in partnership with Active Cumbria – a group that works with a wide range of organisations committed to increasing participation in physical activity and sport.
Fibrus, a full fibre broadband company committed to supporting Cumbrian grassroots sports, is returning as the event's headline sponsor for a third year running.
Categories cover breakthrough stars to outstanding contributions - celebrating people, clubs, organisations and projects that are helping sport to thrive at every level across Cumbria.
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Cumbria Sports Awards, and we are asking YOU to vote for the great feats of coaching, performance and athleticism in the region.
Richard Johnston, Senior Manager at Active Cumbria said: "These awards provide a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the incredible sporting talent, dedication and achievement that exists across our county, while also recognising the volunteers, coaches, officials and community champions who make sport and physical activity possible every day.
"Every year, the nominations remind us of the extraordinary impact that people are having in their clubs, organisations and communities. The stories we hear are inspiring, and they showcase the very best of Cumbria's sporting community.
"If someone has inspired you, supported others, or helped create more opportunities for people to be active, now is the time to put them forward for a Cumbria Sports Award."
Colin Hutchinson, Managing Director of Fibrus said: "It is a privilege to be part of these awards and see how they highlight all the ways that sport inspires people across Cumbria.
"Each year the awards turn the spotlight on all those who give so much behind the scenes to support clubs and individuals. We can't wait to see the nominations come in for the 2027 awards.
"This year Fibrus has increased our support for Cumbrian sport by sponsoring both Barrow AFC and Kendal RUFC along with renewing our commitment to Workington Town.
"At a grassroots level we are proud to support clubs that make a big difference to the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Over the last three years, we've contributed almost £60,000 to sports clubs in the county through our Play it Forward fund.
"Best of luck to everyone nominated and we look forward to meeting the winners on the night."
View the Cumbria Sports Awards 2027 categories and follow the link to nominate