Cumbria Sports Awards

It’s time to celebrate the people who make sport across Cumbria truly special. The Cumbria Sports Awards 2027, hosted by Newsquest in association with Fibrus.com, will shine a spotlight on the outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers, clubs and organisations whose talent, commitment and passion make a real difference to sport in our county.

From inspiring individual achievements and rising stars to dedicated volunteers and those working tirelessly behind the scenes, the awards recognise the people and organisations helping sport thrive at every level across Cumbria.

A celebration evening will take place on Thursday 15 April 2027 at Energus, Workington, bringing together Cumbria’s sporting community for an evening of recognition and celebration.

Sports Personality of the Year

This award recognises an individual who has achieved outstanding success in their chosen sport or discipline over the past year. It celebrates the commitment, dedication, and excellence demonstrated by the very best of Cumbria’s sporting talent.

Breakthrough Athlete or Team of the Year

We are looking for an athlete or team that has shown growth in their sport. An individuals or teams who have displayed improvement, overcome significant challenges or barriers, and exceeded expectations. Whether through resilience, dedication, or exceptional performance.

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, breaking down barriers, and creating a welcoming environment where people of all backgrounds, abilities, and communities can thrive.

Coach of the Year

This award is designed to recognize 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. This could include improved performance, wellbeing, increased participation, or innovative approaches.

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. The winner will be someone who has demonstrated real potential, made a positive impact and acted as an inspiration to others.

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. Their invaluable contributions often go unnoticed but are crucial to the heartbeat of local sports.

Sports Club of the Year

This award recognises a sports club that is providing exceptional opportunities for their local community. The winner will be able to demonstrate how it is 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. Open to all sports, it celebrates collective effort, sportsmanship, and positive contribution to their club or community.

Senior Team of the Year

This award recognizes 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, by creating inclusive and accessible opportunities to get involved.

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.

How to nominate!

To nominate a sportsperson, individual or a sports team for the Cumbria Sports Awards 2027 you can click here to access the on-line form,

Nominations close 30 January 2027

You are welcome to nominate in multiple categories by completing a separate entry form for each nomination. Please include as much relevant detail as possible, highlighting the nominee’s achievements, contribution and impact, to give our judges a clear picture of why they deserve to be recognised.Remember, nominations are judged on quality, not quantity. Only one nomination is needed for each person or organisation, so there is no need to encourage multiple people to submit the same nomination. Every entry will be considered on its individual merit.

Meet the 2026 winners! Click here