The Surrey Heath Sports Awards is an annual event which celebrates the achievements of local coaches, volunteers, athletes and community groups. The awards recognise those who have gone above and beyond in their performances, dedication and commitment to sport and physical activity.
2024 nominations are now open
We want to recognise local people who’ve had a special year in sports or physical activity.
The awards celebrate local coaches, participants, volunteers, organisers and everybody in between, whose achievements and efforts deserve to be celebrated.
Maybe you know an athlete who has excelled, a coach who goes above and beyond - or perhaps you attend a local group that is the highlight of your week.
We have a new 'Promoting Inclusion in Sport' award this year, recognising those who make it their mission to ensure sport and physical activity are open to all in our community.
Whoever you want to shout about, we want to hear from you!
Award categories
Nominations for the 2024 awards have now closed. The award categories are listed below.
Surrey Heath Sportsperson of the Year sponsored by The Massage Company
Recognising someone who has:
- displayed outstanding achievement in their sport in the last year
- may have overcome challenges or barriers to excel in their chosen sport
- acted as a champion or positive representative for their sport and Surrey Heath
Volunteer of the Year
Recognising a volunteer who has:
- exceeded expectations and made it possible for others to get involved in sport or physical activity
- made a tremendous impact on a club or organisation as a volunteer
- made a significant contribution to sporting life in Surrey Heath
Promoting Inclusion in Sport
Recognising an individual or club who has:
- significantly increased inclusion or opportunities to participate in their sport for women, people with a disability, refugees, ethnically diverse communities or other communities who may face barriers or challenges to accessing and participating in sport or physical activity
Team of the Year sponsored by Surrey Security Service
Recognising a group who have:
- achieved success and competed at a consistently high level
- demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year
- shown significant improvement from previous years
Best Newcomer
Recognising a newcomer who has:
- only participated in their sport for the last 12 to 18 months
- made significant improvement in their sport or physical activity throughout the year
- been an inspiration to others
- exceeded expectations throughout the year
Community Champion sponsored by Places Leisure Camberley
Recognising a person or project who/which has:
- gone above and beyond to support members of the community to participate in physical activity
- created partnerships and links through physical activity for example, health services, clubs and community groups
- worked with and engaged local people and communities in an inclusive and equitable way to make sport accessible for all
- shown commitment to their own personal development
Awards ceremony
Those who are shortlisted for an award will be invited to the Sports Awards ceremony at Surrey Heath House on Thursday 24 October - an alternative venue this year due to Camberley Theatre being closed for essential work until later this year.