College Sport Awards
College Sport Awards 2022/23
DATE: TBD LOCATION: TBD
See below for last years award information:
For the first time ever, we are hosting a university wide College Sport Awards. An event that will become an annual celebration of everything college sport.
This will be an evening to reflect on the amazing achievements of the countless college teams, across 15 sports and 10 different colleges, awarding those students who dedicate their time and efforts to college sport.
Take a look below to see details of the awards on offer.
Nominations have now closed!
Awards
Club of the Year
This award recognises the club that has had an extraordinary successful sporting year, taking into account achievements on and off the pitch such as:
Outstanding sporting achievements
Innovative and creative approach to club activity during lockdown
Increased participation and engagement
Promoting diversity and inclusivity
Fundraising for local and national charities and/ or local community involvement
Team of the Year
This will be awarded to the individual team with the best overall performance for the academic year. This could include:
Outstanding sporting success at an event, tournament or competition
Consistent and sustained team performance throughout the academic year
Exceptional achievement in a league i.e. promotion
Sportsman of the Year
Sportsman of the Year will be awarded to the male or self-defined male that fulfils one or more of the criteria below:
A motivated, dedicated and passionate team player
Consistent and exceptional performance throughout the year
Outstanding contribution to a major event, game or tournament
Sportswoman of the Year
Sportswoman of the Year will be awarded to the female or self-defined female that fulfils one or more of the criteria below:
A motivated, dedicated and passionate team player
Consistent and exceptional performance throughout the year
Outstanding contribution to a major event, game or tournament
Most Improved Sportsperson of the Year
Most Improved Sportsperson of the Year will be awarded to the individual who has achieved one of more of the below throughout their time at University:
Notable and consistent improvement in their standard of performance throughout their time at University
Has gone above and beyond to improve their individual performance in their sport
Improved their representational standing e.g. going from beginner to representing the team
Student Official of the Year
Student Official of the Year will be awarded to a student who has consistently given up their time to referee college sport events and fulfils one or more of the following criteria:
Maintain high standards of refereeing and professionalism
Managing spectators and teams under pressure
Regularly giving up time to officiate, and dependably volunteering for officiating and development opportunities
Charitable Club or Campaign of the Year
Charities change the lives of people in need and this award recognises the great fundraising contributions to charity by our sports clubs.
We will consider contributions of all different kinds that:
Raised valuable funds or awareness for a specific charity or cause
Formed new or innovative partnerships with charitable organisations
Engaged a large amount of members and/or students with a charity or campaign
Used new or unique ways to raise funds or awareness for a cause.
College Team Champion
College Team Champion will be awarded to a student who has gone above and beyond to support their club and team. This could include showing:
An outstanding commitment to a club(s) throughout their university experience
A passion to initiate and drive improvement and/ or development of their club or team
Motivated to go above and beyond their role and responsibilities within a club, team or committee
A regular member of a club who has stepped up and supported the committee and/or excelled themselves in showing leadership or consistent support for their club/team
College Sport Moment of the Year
College Sport Moment of the Year will be shortlisted and then go to a vote. Example nominations for Sport Moment of the Year could be, but not exclusive to the below: An unexpected or surprising outcome of a fixture (e.g. a last minute goal etc)
A landslide victory over another team
A great event atmosphere and a large crowd attendance
A non-sporting event that helped create unity, awareness or education around sports and the college sport system
A historic moment for a club/team or the college sport system
Services to College Sport
This will be awarded to a student who has greatly influenced their sport or college sport by meeting any of the below criteria:
Gone above and beyond the call of duty in a college sport role.
Driven the significant improvement/development of their sport or sport in their college
Raised the profile of their sport or of sport in their college
Consistently provided an above average level of support to their sport or their college captains/teams/members
College Sport Championship Winner
This prize is not open for nominations but will be awarded to the college who has achieved the most points from all their contributing teams across college sport over the academic year.