Gwynedd Sports Awards

Welcome to the Gwynedd Sports Awards 2026 nomination page! This is your opportunity to recognise and nominate individuals, teams, and clubs who have excelled in sport over the past year. We want to celebrate the inspiring achievements that have made a difference in our communities. If you need any assistance or further information, please contact the Byw’n Iach team on 07795012706 or SeremoniWobrwyo@bywniach.cymru.

Guidelines

The awards recognise achievements from 30/09/2025 onwards.
The closing date for applications is 30/09/26
An individual can be nominated for more than one category – but a separate application must be submitted for each category
The panel’s decision is final – the panel reserves the right to make further enquiries about any application.

Category Information

Senior Male Athlete of the Year – This category is for anyone who has excelled at a national or higher level.
Senior Male Athlete of the Year (non-elite) – This category is for anyone who excels within a club/team at a local or regional level.
Senior Female Athlete of the Year – This category is for anyone who has excelled at a national or higher level.
Senior Female Athlete of the Year (non-elite) – This category is for anyone who excels within a club/team at a local or regional level.
Junior Athlete of the Year – This category is for anyone under the age of 18 who has excelled in the world of sport.
Team of the Year – A category open to any team – of any age – who has experienced exceptional success during the past year.
Club of the Year – You should include information about the entire club, not just one team within the club. Achievements in the field should be noted, as well as what the club has done to attract new members, train or qualify volunteers, fundraise, develop its equipment or facilities, reduce carbon footprint, etc.
Volunteer of the Year – It is important to list all the work/hours the volunteer contributes, including the impact of their work on the club/local community.
Coach of the Year – It should be noted that a coach can be successful without necessarily winning something. Therefore, it is important to outline all the things the coach has achieved over the year, e.g., player development, personal development, mentoring new coaches, establishing new arrangements, innovative coaching work, etc.
Inclusive provider of the year – Open to any club/organization/institution that has made a special effort to create inclusive opportunities, including provision for disabled people. The following information must be submitted with this category:

Describe the provision or project (e.g. programme, club, or inclusive activity)
Who benefits from the provision and how does it promote inclusion? Provide examples of how barriers have been reduced or removed.
What impact has the provision had? (e.g. increase in participation, wellbeing, confidence)
What are the plans or ambitions for the future?
Photo(s) of the provision in action

Sports Event of the Year –This category is to recognize a notable sporting or physical activity event that has shown impact and organization, offered a memorable experience, and the ability to inspire, engage and unite people. The following information must be submitted with this category:

Name and nature of the event (e.g. race, tournament, sports festival)
Describe the event. Provide full details about the event including the date, location, number of participants, and the types of activities that took place.
What made this event successful or special? (e.g. organisation, high attendance, participants’ experience)
What impact did the event have? (e.g. on the community, participation in sport, awareness)
What is the future of the event / plans to develop it?
Photo(s) of the event

Nomination Form

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This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Contact Details - The individual/team/club being nominated:

Name of the Direct/Team/Club being nominated:(Required)

First Name

Surname

Phone Number(Required)

E-mail(Required)

Address(Required)

House/Street Name

Line 2

Town

County

Post Code

Nomination Details:

Choose a Category:(Required)

In which field does the individual/team/club excel? If nominating a volunteer, in what role does the volunteer contribute?(Required)

Describe the development of the individual/team/club this year. Provide full details including a list of competitions, achievements, and the training programme or work completed.(Required)

If nominating a coach, describe the coach’s impact this year. Provide full details about their work, including the achievements of the individual/teams they have coached, and the coaching methods or programmes used.
If nominating a volunteer, describe their contribution this year. Provide full information about the work they have done, including how much time they have given, the types of activities, their role within the club/team/organisation, and what impact their volunteering has had.
If you are nominating a club, explain what impact it has had on the community or its members.

What level has the Individual/Team/Club reached in their sport this year?(Required)

If nominating a coach, what level have they or their team/athletes reached this year?
If nominating a volunteer, state what makes them special or stand out (e.g. dedication, attitude, reliability).

What are their ambitions for the future?(Required)

Photo of the individual/team/club:

If you have a photo of the Individual/Team/Club, please upload below:(Required)

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.

Contact Details - The person nominating:

Name(Required)