Sports Awards 2026

Check out the winners of our 10 awards this year

Club Online Presence ​ 

Awarded to a club who has used online platforms (social media, website)and dedicated their time towards positively developing Sport Coventry's online presence and brand recognition through the promotion of their club's sporting activity and events. 

• Volleyball

Online Engagement Award 

Awarded to a student or group of students who has used online platforms (videography, photography, social media, radio, livestreams, etc.) to promote sporting related activity and events at Coventry University, and dedicated their time towards positively impacting students’ lives.​ 

• Jonathon Yau

​Sports Leader of the Year ​ 

Awarded to a coach, leader, individual, or group who have led, organised and contributed to their sports club and helped improve the work of the club both on and off the field of play. 

• Sofia Jefcoate - Mountaineering

Sporting Impact of the Year 

Awarded to a student or group of students who have led a campaign or fundraising initiative, or collaborated with a community group, for the benefit of a sports club and its members.​ 

• Cricket

Team Athlete of the Year 

This performance award will be given to an individual who has been key in their team excelling in their sport on and off the field of play. 

• Tristan Rossouw - Cricket

Most Improved Sports Club ​ 

Awarded to a club that have improved greatly this year. This may include performance, membership, and/or general increased/improved club activity to the satisfaction and enjoyment of its members.​ 

• Mountaineering

Sports Team of the Year (League) 

Awarded to a team that has succeeded in their league throughout the season and displayed continuous commitment and dedication to developing as a team. 

• Gaelic Football - W1s

Sports Team of the Year (Competition)​ 

Awarded to a team that has succeeded in their competition throughout the year and displayed continuous commitment and dedication to developing as a team.​ 

• Dance

Individual Athlete of the Year   

This performance award will be given to an individual who has excelled in their sport either on or off the field of play. 

• Ethan Akanni - Athletics

Sports Club of the Year ​ 

Awarded to a club that has had great participation in competition and recreational sport, promoted the 'belonging' aspect of their membership, introduced new members to the sport, and remain financially sound. 

• Mountaineering

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