Nominations are now open for the London Sport Awards 2026.
We’re calling on community groups, clubs, social enterprises, volunteers, and educators to share their stories of impact. Whether your work is creating inclusive opportunities, improving health outcomes, or engaging young people, there’s a category for you.
The London Sport Awards 2026 will take place on Wednesday 29 April, supported by the City of London Corporation. The event will honour inspiring individuals, projects, and organisations across ten categories – from grassroots volunteers and community clubs to businesses and digital pioneers – all helping Londoners live healthier, more active lives.
The nomination process is simple and inclusive. You can nominate yourself, your organisation, or a partner whose work you admire. Don’t miss this chance to be recognised on a city-wide stage and celebrate the incredible changemakers in London’s sport and physical activity community.
Highlighting outstanding work with children and young people under 25. Recognises those guided by insight into young people’s needs and delivering impact by inspiring healthier, more active futures.
Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
Eligibility: All nominations must relate to activity delivered in London between 1 Sept 2024 and 1 Oct 2025.
Ongoing work is eligible.
Celebrating those who develop, mentor and support London’s sporting workforce. Recognises approaches using insight into sector needs and showing impact by strengthening skills and capacity across the physical activity community.
Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
Eligibility: All nominations must relate to activity delivered in London between 1 Sept 2024 and 1 Oct 2025.
Ongoing work is eligible.
Celebrating initiatives that use sport and physical activity to protect the planet. Recognises projects that apply insight into environmental challenges and deliver measurable impact through sustainable, innovative approaches.
Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
Eligibility: All nominations must relate to activity delivered in London between 1 Sept 2024 and 1 Oct 2025.
Ongoing work is eligible.
Honouring grassroots clubs and community organisations making a real difference. Recognises those using insight into local needs to create inclusive environments and deliver lasting impact for communities.
Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
Eligibility: All nominations must relate to activity delivered in London between 1 Sept 2024 and 1 Oct 2025.
Ongoing work is eligible.
Recognising efforts to create safer, more positive and inclusive sporting environments, celebrating initiatives that address safeguarding challenges, protect participants, and build trust.
Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
Eligibility: All nominations must relate to activity delivered in London between 1 Sept 2024 and 1 Oct 2025.
Ongoing work is eligible.
Showcasing outstanding projects that embed movement into everyday life. From urban planning to product design, this award celebrates real-world solutions that have been delivered and are creating safe, inclusive and accessible spaces that encourage physical activity and wellbeing.
Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
Eligibility: All nominations must relate to activity delivered in London between 1 Sept 2024 and 1 Oct 2025.
Ongoing work is eligible.
Celebrating the role of sport in improving health outcomes. Recognises initiatives grounded in insight into health inequalities and showing impact in improving wellbeing and quality of life.0
Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
Eligibility: All nominations must relate to activity delivered in London between 1 Sept 2024 and 1 Oct 2025.
Ongoing work is eligible.
Honouring the lifeblood of grassroots sport – the dedicated volunteers. This award celebrates individuals who generously give their time, skills and passion to ensure Londoners can take part in physical activity week after week.
Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
Eligibility: All nominations must relate to activity delivered in London between 1 Sept 2024 and 1 Oct 2025.
Ongoing work is eligible.
Recognising the power of sport to break down barriers. Celebrates work informed by insight into inequalities and demonstrating impact by making activity accessible for all.
Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
Eligibility: All nominations must relate to activity delivered in London between 1 Sept 2024 and 1 Oct 2025.
Ongoing work is eligible.
Recognising individuals with at least 25 years of outstanding service in physical activity and community sport. This award honours those who have left a lasting legacy and inspired countless lives through their commitment and passion.
Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
Eligibility: The nominee must have contributed at least 25 years of service in the sector.
Work may be ongoing.
As nominations open, we can’t wait to hear the inspiring stories of those making a difference through sport and physical activity across London. Every entry represents the passion, dedication and impact that makes our city’s communities thrive.
We wish all nominees the very best of luck and look forward to celebrating your achievements at the London Sport Awards.
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