A new celebration of Hull’s sporting life will shine a spotlight on the people whose achievements and dedication make the city a healthier, more active and inclusive place.
The inaugural Hull Sports Awards will recognise sporting success alongside the work of coaches, volunteers and community organisations who help others take part at grassroots and amateur level.
From a young athlete making their mark to a volunteer keeping a club running, the awards will celebrate the many ways sport and physical activity enrich life in Hull and the surrounding area.
Hull City Council has partnered with Hull Culture & Leisure and Active Humber to create Hull Sports Awards of which there are 10 categories including Adult and Junior Sportsperson of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and an Active, Diversity and Inclusion award.
There is also a Disability Sportsperson of the Year category to encourage recognition of disability sport in Hull.
The idea for Hull Sports Awards was borne from a conservation Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, had with Hull City captain, Lewie Coyle.
Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: “Hull is a sporting city which plays a huge part in the lives of so many of our residents, whether that is following their team or participating themselves.
“Lewie and I discussed how Hull previously hosted sports awards and how winning one had inspired him, so it felt right that we bring them back to celebrate participation and success of those who make it possible through Hull Sports Awards.
“This will be the first of what we intend to be an annual event and we look forward to welcoming nominations and hearing about the great success stories of Hull’s sporting community.”
Nominations open at 9am on Monday 9 November and close at 5pm on Tuesday 15 December.
Nominees should live in the HU1 to HU9 area or actively support a sport, physical activity or movement organisation serving it.
Clubs and organisations outside those postcodes can be considered where their work makes a significant contribution to the city.
David Gent, CEO of Active Humber, added: “Active Humber is delighted to be supporting the Hull Sports awards celebrating the city’s sporting successes and how sport, physical activity and movement is making Hull a more inclusive and healthier place for all.
“These awards will demonstrate the wonderful network of clubs and organisations which every week deliver a range of activities to support their local community and charities using sport and physical activity to help people in the community to feel healthier and more included.
“So often those efforts go unrecognised and these awards are a brilliant way of celebrating the achievements of the wonderful sporting and physical activity community of Hull.”
Nominations should explain how the person or organisation meets the relevant criteria, using up to 500 words or an optional one-minute video. Both formats carry equal weight. Entrants should submit one or the other, with a completed nomination form.
People can be nominated in more than one category, but a separate, tailored form is needed for each. The quality of the evidence matters, rather than the number of nominations received for an individual.
Organisers will contact nominees to confirm they are happy to be considered and finalists will be invited to the inaugural ceremony at Hull City Hall on Tuesday 9 February 2027.
To submit a nomination and view the awards categories, visit www.liveithull.co.uk/hullsportsawards.
Businesses interested in sponsorship can email towardsanactivehull@hcandl.co.uk.