The annual event, now in its 16th year, recognises the sporting accomplishments of individuals, clubs, and volunteers, as well as schools contributing to the health and wellbeing of residents. A total of 78 nominations were received across 10 categories.
Categories include Elite Sports Person and Team of the Year, Sports Person and Team of the Year, Club of the Year, Community Partner of the Year, the Let’s Get Moving Schools Award and Volunteer Award, Outstanding Contribution to Sport, Physical Activity and Health, and the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust Award for overcoming adversity.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony at Burleigh Court in Loughborough on Monday, 30 November 2026. Cllr Liz Blackshaw, the Council’s Lead Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods, expressed her excitement, stating: “The Charnwood Sports Awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the dedication, talent and achievements of people across our borough. Every year, we are inspired by the individuals, teams, clubs and volunteers who make such a positive contribution to sport, physical activity and wellbeing in our communities. Many congratulations to all our finalists this year. I am looking forward to celebrating your success with you at the awards ceremony.”
This year's awards are sponsored by Bell Group, Efficiency East Midlands (EEM), Jeakins Weir, Leicester City FC in the Community, Loughborough College, Loughborough University, and Serco.
Finalists include AMC Dance, Charnwood Forest Juniors Hockey Club, and Waterside Canoe Club for Club of the Year; Leicester City in the Community, Loughborough Wellbeing Centre, and Sense for Community Partner of the Year; and Elizabeth Rigley, Emily Newnham, and Thomas Young for Elite Sports Person of the Year.
