Nominations Now Open For The Prestigious Cumbria Sports Awards 2026

Cumbria Sports Awards Logo 2026 featuring Fibrus Logo

November 12, 2025

A PRESTIGIOUS awards event celebrating all the best of sporting commitment, achievement and service will return to Cumbria, and we need you to nominate your sporting heroes.

The Cumbria Sports Awards 2026 will return to Energus, Workington, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, hosted by radio presenter Mike Zeller.

Sponsored by Fibrus, a full fibre broadband company committed to supporting Cumbrian grassroots sports, the Cumbria Sports Awards 2025 were brought back to the county in a 'live' format for the first time in a number of years in 2025, by Newsquest Cumbria in partnership with Active Cumbria.

Nominations are now open for the awards, and we are asking YOU to showcase those who have gone the extra mile across the Cumbria sporting community throughout this year.

Fibrus managing director and Chief Financial Officer, Colin Hutchinson, said: “We were very proud to sponsor the Sports Awards last year, and it’s great to be part of them again.

“Sport has the unique ability to bring people together, and these awards celebrate the clubs and individuals who keep that spirit alive across Cumbria.

“Investing in local communities is incredibly important to us at Fibrus, especially when it supports 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, and we’re committed to continuing that support.

“Best of luck to everyone nominated and we look forward to meeting the winners on the night.”

Here are the Cumbria Sports Awards 2026 categories:

Sports Personality of the Year (sponsored by Fibrus)

  • This award recognises an individual who has achieved outstanding success in their chosen sport or discipline over the past year.

Breakthrough Athlete or Team of the Year

  • We are looking for an athlete or team that has shown growth in their sport. An individual or teams who have displayed improvement, overcome significant challenges or barriers, and exceeded expectations.

Diversity and Inclusivity in Sport Award

  • This award acknowledges an individual, club, or organization that has made a real difference in making sport more inclusive and accessible, promoting equality and breaking down barriers.

Coach of the Year

  • This award is designed to recognise the inspirational role of coaches. It seeks to highlight the commitment, dedication and impact their involvement has had on their sport, club, team or on an individual.

Young Sports Person of the Year (18 or under)

  • This award celebrates the rising stars of Cumbria’s sporting community, the exceptional talent, dedication, and achievements of young athletes.

Volunteer of the Year (Sponsored by Active Cumbria in memory of Becky Underwood)

  • This award is designed to highlight the importance of volunteers. The commitment, dedication and impact their involvement has had on their sport,  club, team or on an individual.

Sports Club of the Year

  • This award recognises a sports club that is providing exceptional opportunities for their local community, through increasing participation, the impact it is having on its members, and how it is having a positive impact in the local community.

Junior Team of the Year  (18 or under)

  • This award will be presented to the team that has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, commitment, and achievement.

Senior Team of the Year

  • This award recognises a team that has shown exceptional performance, commitment, and teamwork. Open to all sports, it honours those who have achieved success, demonstrated improvement, and represented their club or community with pride and sportsmanship.

Community Sports Project Award  

  • This award will celebrate a project that uses sport and physical activity to improve lives and strengthen the community. The winner will demonstrate a positive impact on participants, particularly those from underrepresented or less active groups.

Sport in Education Award

  • This award is presented to a school, college or university that can demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality and innovative approaches to physical activity and sporting opportunities for all pupils.

Outstanding Contribution to Sport

  • This award honours an individual, team, or organisation in Cumbria that has made a profound and lasting impact on sport. It celebrates outstanding dedication, enduring commitment, and extraordinary contributions that have gone above and beyond, leaving a remarkable legacy in the world of sport.



To find out more about the Cumbria Sports Awards 2026, or to nominate someone who you think is deserving of recognition for their dedication and achievement in sport, you can click here or scan the QR code.