London Sport Awards 2025

We are looking forward to the London Sport Awards returning on the 27th March 2025 to celebrate the inspiring stories of those improving the lives of Londoners through sport and physical activity.

Supported by the City of London Corporation, the London Sport Awards 2025 will have ten categories to celebrate the incredible stories of volunteers, sports providers, community clubs, businesses and other organisations who are improving the lives of Londoners through sport.

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Nominations for the London Sport Awards 2025 are now closed.

Shortlisted Nominees

Digital and Tech Innovation Award

Summary

The Digital and Tech Innovation Award recognises creative new thinking and innovative ideas through the creation and/or use of digital or tech methods to support inactive Londoners to get and stay physically active.

The creation of new tech, the adaption of existing methods and the continued growth of digital platforms means there are now more ways than ever to support inactive people to start and continue good habits.

The Digital and Tech Innovation Award celebrates those groups and/or individuals who have taken a creative new approach and championed innovation in the physical activity and sport sector, using it to have a positive impact in London.

Shortlisted nominees:

Equip Sport – Equip Sport and Merton have launched an innovative app-based sports locker system, providing on-demand access to free or low-cost sports equipment like basketballs and table tennis bats. Strategically placed lockers and a user-friendly, multi-language app remove barriers to participation, enabling spontaneous physical activity. The initiative supports sustainability by promoting a rental model over ownership and has engaged over 1,100 players across 2,875 sessions since August 2024. Community feedback has been positive, with Equip also implementing measures to prevent theft. By transforming public spaces into accessible activity hubs, this digital innovation is increasing sports participation and inclusivity in Merton.

TeamSportz – TeamSportz has partnered with the London Youth Games to digitalise the management of youth sports competitions across all 33 London boroughs, benefiting over 10,000 young Londoners. Their API-first platform streamlines registration, automates scheduling, and provides real-time score updates, saving LYG significant administrative time and enabling expansion without extra staff. Features like digital scoreboards, live leaderboards, and automated verification have enhanced engagement for participants, parents, and organisers. With 21,000 visits to live competition updates, TeamSportz is making grassroots sports more efficient, inclusive, and accessible, revolutionising how youth competitions are managed across London.

Swing Fitness – Swing Fitness’ “Swing Box” is an innovative outdoor weights bench that securely stores dumbbells and kettlebells, offering free access via a smartphone app or key-and-lock system. Installed in 12 parks and 9 indoor locations, including libraries and asylum seeker housing, the initiative promotes inclusive fitness by removing cost and accessibility barriers. Since 2023, Swing has supported 3,790 people through 32,000 exercise sessions, particularly in underserved areas like Newham. With 67% of users living nearby, the Boxes provide a convenient, community-driven fitness solution, transforming public spaces into accessible workout hubs and significantly increasing physical activity levels.

Community Impact Award

Summary

The Community Impact Award shines a spotlight on grassroots physical activity and sport clubs or community organisations delivering great service and benefits to its users and/or the wider community.

Being active provides people with an incredible array of physical and mental health benefits and positive opportunities for individual, community and economic development.

The Community Impact Award captures and celebrates a wide cohort of grassroots physical activity and sport clubs and community organisations, whether that’s in a traditional sport setting or across London’s parks and streets.

The winner of the Community Impact Award will deliver a great service to its users, whether that’s online or offline, and will go the extra mile to make physical activity or sport a fun and enjoyable experience for all.

Shortlisted nominees:

Arts Trust Productions – The Silent Disco Skate Jam Programme is a grassroots initiative transforming physical activity in Thamesmead (SE28), one of London’s most deprived areas. Combining roller skating with a silent disco, it creates a safe, inclusive space for well-being and community connection. Delivered by Arts Trust Productions and Vibes on Vibes, it engaged 1,785 participants in six Skate Jams and 159 in taster workshops between September 2023 and October 2024. The programme enhances fitness, reduces social isolation, and provides free equipment to ensure accessibility. It fosters leadership through mentoring and has contributed to a 25% drop in youth-related crime during programme weekends. With 90% of participants rating it “excellent,” it has strengthened community bonds and provided a sustainable model for inclusive physical activity.

KEEN London – KEEN London is a charity using sports and games to support children with additional needs and disabilities, helping them develop personally, socially, and emotionally. Many children they support struggle to engage in mainstream clubs, facing barriers such as restricted mobility, sensory challenges, and communication difficulties. KEEN Club, a two-year programme, sets personalised goals for each child, with nearly 200 one-to-one supported sessions delivered in the past year, totalling over 4,000 hours of support. Their 2024 survey showed significant impact, with 100% of families reporting improvements, including increased social engagement (90%), improved communication (86%), and heightened confidence (93%). KEEN relies on 200+ volunteers, transforming them into SEND Champions through training. One success story is Jordan, a 13-year-old with Down Syndrome who once avoided physical activity but, after joining KEEN, gained confidence, made friends, and now actively participates in sport, even signing up for an after-school club.

Mottingham Big Local Refocused – Mottingham Big Local Refocused (MBLR) is a community-led initiative addressing local needs through events and activities. In partnership with Bromley Youth Service, MBLR ran the Summer of Sports programme in 2024, providing free activities for young people to ease cost-of-living pressures on families while promoting health and well-being. Designed with input from local youth, the programme included cycling, martial arts, canoeing, and multisports, attracting 380 children and 215 parents. Over 1,000 food boxes were also distributed, ensuring access to healthy meals. The initiative received praise for keeping children engaged, active, and off the streets, with plans to continue in 2025.

Active Design Award

Summary

The Active Design Award recognises outstanding projects that promote physical activity, health, and well-being through innovative design solutions.

This category highlights designs in various sectors—urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, and product design—that encourage movement and active lifestyles.

The Active Design Award celebrates organisations and projects that are working to ensure that communities have an environment that encourages physical movement and have access
to provision of safe, inclusive and accessible facilities and spaces, which is key to promoting positive wellbeing throughout that community.

Shortlisted nominees:

Enable – Enable transformed a former retail unit in Lewisham Shopping Centre into a wellbeing and physical activity hub, offering free sessions, advice, and social activities for underrepresented groups. Since January 2023, the space has delivered over 500 activity sessions, engaging 266 young women, 560 parents and adults, and 250 drop-in participants. The hub also hosted pop-up workshops, work experience opportunities for 40 students, and volunteer roles. Praised for its impact on mental and physical health, the initiative has become a vital community resource, providing accessible fitness, social connection, and support for those who need it most.

Access Sport – Access Sport partnered with Southwark Council in 2024 to develop a new basketball court in Burgess Park, part of a wider initiative to empower disadvantaged and disabled young people. Designed with community input and featuring artwork by Half Decent Day, the court prioritises inclusivity and quality. A launch event engaged over 80 young people, leading to the formation of Burgess Park Basketball Club. With ongoing support, the club is set to become a sustainable hub for basketball in the community, ensuring long-term access to sport for local young people and families.

Natasha Hartke / Kennington Oval Reimagined – Lambeth Council’s Kennington Oval Reimagined project, led by Project Manager Natasha Hartke, has transformed streets around the Oval Cricket Ground into vibrant, active public spaces. Following Sport England’s Active Design Principles, the project repurposes non-traditional spaces to encourage walking, wheeling, and play. Features include pedestrianised areas, interactive play spaces, and sports markings like four-square courts and cricket stumps. Future plans include Equip sports boxes for free equipment access and the UK’s first non-traditional Park Play. This trailblazing initiative sets a model for urban spaces prioritizing health, activity, and community well-being.

Uniting London Award in association with Sid Lee

Summary

The Uniting London Award, in association with Sid Lee, celebrates those who strive to break down barriers, make physical activity and sport accessible to all people and communities across our city and bring Londoners together.

This Award recognises physical activity and sport’s power to drive change and drive down inequalities. It recognises people, organisations, projects or initiatives that promote diversity, equality and inclusion throughout their work in physical activity and sport.

The Uniting London Award celebrates organisations and projects that utilise physical activity and sport to build cohesive communities by bringing people together to welcome, empower and embrace ethnic, cultural, physical and other differences.

Shortlisted nominees:

Ekota Academy Ltd – Ekota is a community-focused organisation in East London that has worked with over 1,250 individuals from diverse backgrounds, delivering 1,488.5 hours of activities between September 2023 and October 2024. The organisation is committed to inclusivity, offering physical activity and sports sessions open to all, regardless of ability or background. It focuses on breaking down barriers such as gender, racial, and age-related inequalities, with notable initiatives like training female coaches, providing walking clubs for older participants, and increasing female participation in sports. Ekota also undertakes community-driven projects, such as a heritage initiative to celebrate diversity and empower young people.

Wheels4Me London – Wheels4Me London is an innovative scheme providing free cycle loans to disabled Londoners, offering access to non-standard cycles and tailored advice to enhance physical health and wellbeing. Launched in May 2024, the project is a collaboration between Wheels for Wellbeing, Peddle My Wheels, and Sustrans, and is funded by the Motability Foundation. The scheme aims to make cycling more accessible to those whose needs are not met by typical bike hire services. With 215 enquiries and 15 free cycle loans already issued, Wheels4Me London is making a positive impact on users’ fitness and wellbeing, helping disabled individuals regain access to cycling and improve their quality of life. The initiative’s success lies in its user-centred approach, involving continuous feedback to meet the evolving needs of disabled cyclists.

The Black Prince Trust – The Black Prince Trust (BPT) is committed to engaging marginalised groups through its Basketball Programmes, with a strong focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion. The initiatives include a female 18+ Beginners Session for Muslim women, which saw 678 attendances in the last year, prompting the addition of an intermediate session. BPT also partners with the London Knights LGBTQ+ Basketball Club, offering a Beginners session with 1,229 attendances in 12 months. Their Pan-Disability basketball programme has expanded significantly, growing from 2 to 11 weekly sessions. With funding from Access Sport, BPT will launch a U18 Pan-Disability session in 2024. Additionally, BPT secured funding from the London Marathon Foundation for the redevelopment of Jordan Court, enhancing accessibility for SEND users. The trust’s work, which includes a strong emphasis on safe spaces and inclusive coaching, continues to provide opportunities for those who face barriers to sport participation, particularly within ethnic, cultural, and physical communities.

Enhancing the Sporting Workforce Award

Summary

The Enhancing the Sporting Workforce Award recognises the individuals, organisations, groups or programmes that have supported their workforce to grow and develop.

Supporting people to lead physically active lives is a role that falls to many groups and individuals.

The sport and physical activity industry has an important role to play in enabling people that are currently inactive to find and access physical activity and sport to make positive changes to their lives.

This Award recognises whoever is enhancing the sporting workforce; whether it’s supporting, training or mentoring coaches, volunteers, administrators, officials or any other part of the sporting workforce.

Shortlisted nominees:

Youth Sport Trust / London Lead Inclusion Schools – The Youth Sport Trust and the London Lead Inclusion Schools network have made transformative strides in improving access to inclusive physical education (PE) and sport for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The initiative has empowered over 500 educators through tailored training, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to create inclusive sports environments. Between September 2023 and October 2024, the network engaged 583 additional schools, directly benefiting 1,571 students. Key highlights include the “Move Now” festival at Lee Valley Velo Park, which involved 142 students in inclusive sports activities. By promoting understanding and delivering high-quality training, the Youth Sport Trust is paving the way for a more inclusive PE landscape, ensuring that every young person has equal access to physical activity.

London Basketball Association – The London Basketball Association (LBA) has addressed the shortage of basketball referees and officials through its Basketball Referee, Table Official & Coach (ROC) programme, qualifying 83 ROCs between September 2023 and October 2024, with over 90% securing paid work. This initiative not only provides paid opportunities for young people, but also empowers them to contribute to their communities and develop their careers in basketball. The programme has successfully integrated referees into weekly sessions, improving session standards while inspiring participants to consider becoming officials themselves. With over 1,250 jobs completed and a model that can be replicated across other sports, the LBA has created a sustainable framework for a diverse and skilled workforce in basketball.

Sport at the Heart – Sport at the Heart is a grassroots charity based in Brent, supporting local young people through innovative workforce development programs. The organisation engages around 1,000 young people each year, offering nationally recognised qualifications such as Level 1 and 2 Community Sports Leadership and Disability Sports Coaching. Through initiatives like the London Youth Sport Leadership Programme and partnerships with Snow Camp, Sport at the Heart provides opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills and gain qualifications, with many progressing into paid work. The charity’s approach, grounded in lived experience and community trust, has allowed it to foster a diverse team of young leaders, with staff and volunteers playing key roles in both sport and local engagement.

Sports Fun 4 All – Sports Fun 4 All (SF4A) has taken proactive steps to address the shortage of training and development opportunities for community sports coaches, particularly among young people entering the workforce. From September 2023 to October 2024, SF4A employed 13 young coaches aged 16-25, providing them with over 50 FA Coaching Qualifications, including First Aid, Safeguarding, and Coaching Football. SF4A also offered a range of courses to 62 coaches from local community organisations, ensuring they were well-equipped to engage young people and address issues such as youth crime. The charity’s workforce, largely composed of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, serves as vital role models within the community, using their lived experience to build strong relationships with young people and guide them through life’s challenges.

Business Contribution Award in association with the City of London Corporation

Summary

The Business Contribution Award, in association with the City of London Corporation, recognises the valuable contribution of businesses of all sizes in providing sponsorship, support, and resources which enable community physical activity and sport to thrive in London.

Community physical activity and sport programmes, projects and organisations cannot operate in isolation and support for them from businesses has been more important than ever.

This Award recognises the contribution of commercial organisations, large and small, to community physical activity and sport through practical support, advice/mentorship, collaboration and investment.

This Award celebrates businesses with a bold and innovative approach to Responsible Business and can demonstrate they make a real tangible difference in local communities.

The Business Contribution Award also celebrates the individual business role models who inspire and motivate others to support community physical activity and sport initiatives.

Shortlisted nominees:

Alan Day Motor Group – Alan Day Motor Group has been a steadfast partner in transforming the lives of young people with disabilities through the Sarries RFC programme. For over a decade, their generous funding and unwavering support have enabled the Saracens Foundation to offer young people with disabilities aged 14 to 24 the opportunity to engage in physical activity, develop social skills, and build lasting friendships. Alan Day’s involvement extends beyond financial backing, with employees regularly volunteering at sessions, creating a strong community feel. Their support has also allowed participants to gain valuable work experience and access paid employment opportunities, further enriching their lives. Through this partnership, Alan Day Motor Group has provided not only essential resources, such as new kit and equipment but also a safe and supportive environment where young people feel valued and empowered.

Clarion Housing – Clarion Housing has been instrumental in supporting Merton’s ambition to become a Borough of Sport, significantly contributing to the health and wellbeing of local residents. Through generous sponsorship and administrative support, Clarion has enabled key events like the Big Sports Day, which engaged over 6,000 people in 2024, and provided critical funding to community projects aimed at increasing physical activity participation. Their expertise has also been pivotal in streamlining the application process for Merton’s Borough of Sport Grants, supporting 37 organisations and awarding £100,000 to fund physical activity initiatives. Clarion’s ongoing collaboration with Merton ensures that a broad range of projects, including sports for women, children, and refugees, continue to thrive, directly impacting the lives of over 1,800 residents with regular physical activity opportunities.

Art Invest – Art-Invest Real Estate has demonstrated a strong commitment to community wellbeing and youth development through its partnership with London Youth Rowing (LYR). Recognising the value of Dockside’s surrounding green space, Art-Invest has supported LYR in expanding its rowing programmes, which improve the physical and mental wellbeing of young people, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds. This partnership has led to the successful launch of the Oarsome Challenge, raising over £25,000 to fund LYR’s Active Row Programme in Southwark schools. Art-Invest’s ongoing advocacy, alongside its sponsorship of local sports initiatives, ensures the regeneration of the area benefits both residents and the wider community.

Supporting Young Londoners Award

Summary

Children and young people are London’s future. Building positive attitudes to sport and physical activity in children from an early age can help them to feel more motivated, confident and able to get active throughout their life.

The Supporting Young Londoners Award celebrates the outstanding work of individuals (of any age), organisations and educational facilities (schools/colleges) who are providing young people (under the age of 25) with a better opportunity to enjoy doing sport and physical activity’.

Whether in school or within the community, this Award celebrates those initiatives that encourage movement, whether that be sport, dance, fitness or any other form of physical activity.

Shortlisted nominees:

Vision RCL – The Redbridge Mega Mix programme stands out for its commitment to promoting physical activity among young Londoners, particularly from underserved communities. By making activities affordable and creatively integrating physical, educational, and cultural offerings, Mega Mix has empowered over 9,400 children, running 266 sessions in Easter 2024 and 758 in Summer 2024. The programme has successfully made physical activity accessible to a diverse audience, with 67-74% of participants coming from BAME communities. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with 95% of children reporting learning something new and 98% of parents noting a positive experience. The programme has created lasting memories and valuable experiences for participants, fostering community spirit and social connections. It embodies the values of community health, inclusivity, and lifelong engagement in physical activity, ensuring lasting positive impacts for all involved.

Theatre Peckham – Theatre Peckham’s award-winning Academy empowers young people to develop confidence and physical wellbeing through weekly classes in ballet, tap, acro, and musical theatre. Over the past year, 450 children aged 3-16 have attended, gaining vital skills in strength, flexibility, and fitness, with many progressing to professional opportunities. The year culminates in a performance, offering every student the chance to showcase their abilities, creating a strong sense of achievement. With 35% of members receiving bursaries and 60% identifying as Black, Asian, or ethnically diverse, the Academy is committed to widening access to the creative industries. Recent success stories include Isabella, who, after becoming a permanent volunteer assistant, received a place at the BRIT School to further her dance career and inspire others.

Beyond the Bias – Beyond the Bias is a movement dedicated to helping young people discover the joy of being active on their terms, promoting confidence, community, and potential. In the last year, the programme engaged over 300 young Londoners through tailored activities for marginalised communities, including BAME-focused boxing, LGBTQIA+ football, neurodivergent-friendly climbing, and more. Its Sport Apprenticeship Programme, which has supported over 30 apprentices in gaining coaching qualifications and work experience, directly addresses barriers faced by ethnic minority youth from low-income backgrounds. Beyond the Bias has empowered apprentices to pursue careers in sports, with over 75% securing roles in schools, clubs, or fitness centres. Through initiatives like this, the programme not only provides youth with skills and opportunities but also helps diversify leadership in the sports sector.

Health and Wellbeing Award

Summary

The role of physical activity and sport in promoting positive health and wellbeing is increasingly well understood, both in terms of physical health and wider outcomes e.g. social and mental health.

The Health and Wellbeing Award highlights significant achievements in using physical activity to promote physical and mental health and wellbeing, emphasising the vital role that being physically active plays in supporting health outcomes. Solutions should meet the needs of these less active Londoners and also look to reduce the inequalities that persist in people having the opportunities to live active lives.

This Award shines a light on those supporting Londoners with their physiological health, mental wellbeing, health management or any of the wider outcomes supported by physical activity and sport.

Shortlisted nominees:

Hackney Council, Fit 4 Health Exercise after Stroke Scheme – Fit 4 Health is an evidence-based programme in Hackney that supports stroke survivors in their final stage of rehabilitation, bridging the gap between clinical and community care. The programme encourages stroke clients to increase exercise, promoting recovery and quality of life, while also reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Delivered through circuit or gym-based sessions, as well as a slow-paced walking scheme, it targets physical and psychosocial needs. In the period from September 2023 to October 2024, 81 clients benefited from the programme, with 82% reporting improved energy levels, 71% enhanced strength, balance, and flexibility, and 65% showing improved stamina. Furthermore, 61% of clients felt more confident using local facilities, and 26% reported fewer visits to healthcare services for stroke-related issues, showcasing the programme’s impact on both physical and mental wellbeing.

The Black Prince Trust, Community Living Room – Through the Lambeth Public Health-funded Community Living Room (CLR) programme, Black Prince Trust (BPT) has effectively improved physical and mental health through a range of innovative activities and partnerships. The programme includes services such as the Forever Young classes, which have evolved to offer rowing, resistance bands, weights, and HIIT, becoming a key referral pathway for social prescribers. BPT’s collaborations with Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust have led to impactful events such as Lambeth’s first Musculoskeletal Community Day, serving over 250 patients. The programme also includes popular yoga, Tai Chi, and mental health initiatives, like the Self Care is Healthcare course, which empowers participants to manage their wellbeing. Over 1,600 attendances were recorded, with 59% of participants from disadvantaged households and 78% from diverse ethnic backgrounds, demonstrating the programme’s broad reach and impact in Lambeth.

Chelsea FC Foundation, ‘Bridging the Blues’ project – Chelsea FC Foundation’s (CFCF) ‘Bridging the Blues’ (BTB) programme is a successful initiative that unites health, physical activity, and sport sectors to improve health outcomes across London. In partnership with Imperial College NHS Trust, BTB offers Stroke, Pulmonary, Cardiac, and Cancer Rehabilitation, targeting patients recently discharged or diagnosed with long-term conditions. From September 2023 to October 2024, the programme has benefitted 147 patients with over 1,100 attendances, all provided free of charge. With peer support at its core, BTB encourages lifestyle changes and exercise to reduce healthcare inequalities. Following the programme’s success, it was expanded to Harrow in 2024, with 30 cardiac patients and 20 pulmonary patients seeing significant improvements.

Volunteer of the Year Award in association with Sport England

Summary

Volunteers are the lifeblood of grassroots physical activity and sport. For so many, regular activity simply wouldn’t be possible without volunteers – the army of coaches, administrators, officials, fundraisers and supporters that mobilises every single week.

Volunteer of the Year celebrates the outstanding contribution of volunteers to grassroots physical activity and sport; individuals who share their knowledge, passion and skills and give their time generously.

The Volunteer of the Year Award celebrates those people that support grassroots physical activity and sport with their know-how, dedication and hands-on approach. The volunteers we’ll be celebrating gladly give up their time for the benefit of people in every borough in every corner of the capital.

Shortlisted nominees:

Maryam Chowdhury – Maryam, is the 26 year old founder of Beyond the Bias. She is a passionate advocate for integrating physical activity with mental health support, driven by her personal journey with depression. Over the past year, she has worked tirelessly to design impactful programmes that reached over 400 young people, providing 12,000 warm meals, 500 hours of free activities, and 200 hours of talking therapies. Her initiatives, which include diverse activities like boxing, skateboarding, and neurodivergent climbing, create inclusive spaces for ethnic minority women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and young people facing mental health challenges. Maryam also launched the Sports Apprenticeship Programme, helping ethnic minority young people gain industry qualifications and paid work experience, with 75% securing long-term employment. The impact of her work is clear, with 85% of female participants reporting increased physical activity and 80% experiencing improved mental health. Through her dedication, Maryam has created transformative opportunities for young people, providing them with the tools to thrive.

Zain Rahman – At 17, Zain Rahman is a transformative figure in his community, balancing A-level studies with a deep commitment to grassroots sports and youth leadership. Starting his journey at Ekota as a participant in under-12s football, Zain progressed to become a qualified coach and Chief Programme Coordinator for Ekota’s Summer Programme. He now coaches under-15s football, fostering teamwork, perseverance, and respect among players from disadvantaged backgrounds. Zain also serves as Assistant Manager for the under-12s Sunday league, where he mentors players, combining technical training with personal development. In 2024, Zain’s leadership during the Summer Programme earned him the “2024 Coordinator of the Year” award, and he continued as Lead Coach for the winter holiday programme, further enhancing Ekota’s offerings. His charismatic, approachable leadership has made him a role model for staff, parents, and children, helping foster a sense of community pride through his work with the Heritage Programme. Zain’s journey from participant to leader showcases his resilience, creativity, and dedication to empowering others.

Matthew Wing – Matthew Wing has been a volunteer ambassador for Move Against Cancer for over three years, supporting individuals impacted by cancer to engage in physical activity. He founded the 5K Your Way group in Nonsuch, Sutton, and expanded his role to Regional Volunteer Ambassador for London, helping other groups thrive. Despite his own battle with stage 3 bowel cancer, Matthew’s passion for inclusion and his dedication to creating supportive communities have inspired countless people to join the 5K Your Way initiative, fostering a strong peer network for those living with and beyond cancer. His tireless efforts include connecting groups, building partnerships like with The Royal Marsden Cancer Alliance, and leading community events such as the World Cancer Day meet-up at Bushy Park. Matthew’s leadership has been pivotal in growing the movement across London, with his infectious enthusiasm and personal commitment making a tangible difference in the lives of many. His unwavering support and advocacy have made a significant impact, cementing his role as a driving force for good.

Lifetime Achievement Award in association with BBC Radio London

Summary

The Lifetime Achievement award seeks to honour those who have given least 25 years of service in the physical activity, elite sport or community sport sector.

The recipient of the award is someone that has had a significant and positive impact on the people they have worked with over the course of their active involvement in the sector. Their commitment to, and passion for improving lives through the use of physical activity or sport is exemplary to all.

This award recognises someone who has worked or volunteered in the physical activity, elite sport or community sector and who has left a lasting legacy

Criteria

Nominees should demonstrate some or all of the following:

– Championing diversity and inclusion in a club or organisation.

– Making a positive and lasting change to the lives of those affected.
Simply bringing a smile to participants faces day in, day out.

– Evidence the nominee has volunteered or worked in the sector for at least 25 years. The work may be on-going.