Cumbria Sports Awards 2025 - Finalists Revealed

We’re thrilled to announce the shortlisted finalists for the 2025 Cumbria Sports Awards, in partnership with Newsquest and proudly sponsored by Fibrus, a full fibre broadband company committed to supporting Cumbrian grassroots sports! 

These incredible athletes, teams, and contributors have shown outstanding talent, determination, and dedication to sport across our region. 

Join us in cheering on the finalists as we get ready to honour the best in Cumbrian sport.

A big thank you to sponsors Fibrus,Cumberland Council,Westmorland and Furness Council,New Balance and our partner Newsquest.

Richard Johnston, Senior Manager at Active Cumbria, said: "The number and quality of the nominations received by the Judging Panel this year was outstanding, making it really hard work to decide our winners.

"It’s one of the real pleasures of my role to Chair this Panel and to hear about all the fantastic performers, the inspirational coaches and volunteers, and the great clubs and schools we have across Cumbria."

The finalists are:

YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD (sponsored by Westmorland and Furness Council)

  • Aydin Hussein (Carlisle United Community Sports Trust/ Dalston Black and Reds)
  • Kaleb Crosby (Cumberland Referee Society)
  • Paddy Pattinson (Maryport Rugby Club)

ACTIVE EDUCATION AWARD

  • Lanercost C of E Primary School
  • Carlisle United Community Sports College
  • St Martin and St Mary Church of England Primary School

COMMUNITY CLUB AWARD (sponsored by New Balance)

  • iCan Wellbeing Group CIO
  • Carlisle Warriors
  • Gillford Park Wildcats

RISING STAR AWARD

  • Tara Nel Allan (Judo)
  • Joshua Reibbitt (Hammer throwing)
  • Erin Charnock (Tennis)

COACH OF THE YEAR

  • Ina Wightman (Penrith Gymnastics Club)
  • John Birkett (Athletics)
  • Amanda Wilkinson (Barrow Raiders Women’s Super league team)

COMMUNITY PROJECT AWARD (sponsored by New Balance)

  • The Sands Centre Senior Activities
  • Wheels For All Project in Kendal
  • Barrow Raiders & Advantage!

SERVICE TO SPORT AWARD (sponsored by Cumberland Council)

  • Dick Whitworth (Border Liners Orienteering Club)
  • Julie Williamson (Copeland Amateur Swimming Club)
  • Brian Alvin-Finch (Boxing)

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

  • Big Build Project 2024 (Keswick Rugby Football Club)
  • Lady Supremacy Cheerleading Team (Cheer Force Knights, Maryport)
  • Frankie McMillan

THE BECKY UNDERWOOD VOLUNTEER AWARD

  • Lee Tedford (Cumberland FA Referee)
  • Claire Shepherd (Wigton Baths Trust)
  • Katie Adams (Guilford Park Wildcats)

SPORTS PERSONALITY AWARD (sponsored by Fibrus)

  • Dan Bewley (Speedway)
  • Anna Nicholson (Paralympian)
  • Sam Laidlow, Jack Laidlow (Side-car racing)

The finalists and winners who will be celebrated at the awards event in Energus, Lillyhall, Workington on Friday, February 28.

To get your tickets for the prestigious event celebrating all the best of sport in the county you can click here.