The 13 categories for 2026 Leeds Sports Awards and final chance for nominations

Nominations remain open for the 2026 Leeds Sports Awards - but with this weekend presenting the final opportunity to recognise the city’s sporting heroes.

Now in their 23rd year, the Leeds Sports Awards have become one of the city’s most anticipated sporting celebrations, spotlighting not only elite performers competing on national and international stages, but also the grassroots champions who make sport possible every day in local parks, schools and clubs.

This year’s event is being held on Thursday, May 14 and the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds, at which awards will be presented for 13 categories.

Nominations for each award need to be submitted to the organisers Sport Leeds and this weekend marks the final opportunity for those nominations to be submitted.

Nominations need to be submitted by close of play on Sunday by following the link to the Sport Leeds website HERE

Last year saw Leeds host major events including Ironman Leeds and the return of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, alongside a year-round calendar of competitions, community initiatives and participation opportunities across a huge range of sports.

Rob Wadsworth, Head of Sport Leeds, said: “The Leeds Sports Awards is about celebrating the people who make sport happen, from athletes achieving incredible things, to the volunteers, clubs and coaches who support others to take part. 2025 was a brilliant year for Leeds, and these awards give us the chance to recognise those at the heart of it.”

2026 Leeds Sports Awards categories: Young Disability Sportsperson (under 18), Disability Sportsperson, Young Sportsperson of the Year (under 18), Sportsperson of the Year, School Achievement, Sports Volunteer, Community Coach, Community Club, Student Sport Champion(s), Inspirational Community Champion, Sustainability Award, Performance Coach, Performance Team/Club.