Sports Awards

The annual Farnham Sports Awards are a celebration of local sporting people and sporting achievements. Nominations for this year’s Sports Awards will open on Monday 1st December and close on Sunday 18th January. The Awards evening will be held on Monday 9th February at Farnham Rugby Club.

You can can enter using an online form which is available by clicking here HERE.

Please refer to the following categories and criteria before submitting an application

Sports Personality of the Year

Made significant progress in the field of their sport
Had significant impact on sport in Farnham and been an inspiration to others
Exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made significant difference to a team

Young Sports Personality of the Year

Made significant progress in the field of their sport
Had significant impact on sport in Farnham and been an inspiration to others
Exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a significant difference to a team

Sports Club of the Year

A proven track record of working in their community [school, local authorities etc]
Effective commitment to their volunteers and be a welcoming club
Actively encouraged the widest participation in the community [ie. the club is inclusive]
Implemented a new innovation and/or demonstrated significant value to their local community

Coach of the Year

Made a positive impact by increasing participation in their sport and/or inspiring others to improve in their sport
Enabled personal or team achievement, or coached to success
Evidence of their own personal development in the last 12 months
Demonstrates a professional approach with excellent dedication [both are eligible but please state whether this is a voluntary or paid coach]

Sports Team of the Year

Achieved success and competed at a high level throughout the year
Demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year
Shown significant improvement from previous years

Young Sports Team of the Year

Achieved success and competed at a high level throughout the year
Demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year
Shown significant improvement from previous years

Disability Sports Award

Made a significant impact on disability sport and been an inspiration to others
Overcome barriers to take part or even excel in their sport
Been a role model/mentor for other disabled people

Service to Sport AwardContributed significantly to sport over a minimum of 10 years
Demonstrate huge commitment and devoted much of their own time to enable others to take part in sport
Made a positive impact in their club and local community

Volunteer of the Year

Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club
Made a significant impact on the club through volunteering
Shown a commitment to personal development and team working

Young Volunteer of the Year

Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club
Made a significant impact on the club through volunteering
Shown a commitment to personal development and team working

Environmental Impact Award

Demonstrates significant commitment to sustainability in sport
Implemented a new or significant innovation
Works in tandem with other partners to effect continuous improvement