Exceptional work is happening in our communities to support local people of all ages and abilities to access sport and physical activity, and these local events seek to recognise the talent and commitment of individuals, coaches, volunteers, clubs and schools for their contribution over the year. There are 13 categories and we would like to encourage you to nominate.

Anyone can be nominated from across the County provided they fit the criteria. Nominations are submitted to one of four local areas. They will be judged by an independent selection panel and those successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend, with a guest, to a local celebratory awards evening where a winner will be announced for each category. Local event winners will be automatically entered into the next stage to compete against other area winners, within their category, at the County Awards event.

How to nominate:

Complete the attached nomination form and return it to nominations@durham.gov.uk

SPA Awards Nomination form 2018

SPA Awards Criteria 2018

Closing date for nominations is 14th September 2018.

PLEASE NOTE Award nominees are NOT judged on the number of nominations received. Nominations are judged solely on the information provided on the nomination form, therefore please include as much relevant detail as possible within the 250 word count.

Nominations will be accepted for the following categories

Contribution to Physical Activity – 

Physical Activity Achievement of the Year – 

Coach of the Year – 

Young Coach of the Year – 

Primary School Contribution to Sport & Physical Activity – 

Secondary School Contribution to Sport & Physical Activity – 

Volunteer of the Year – 

Young Volunteer of the Year – 

Sports Club of the Year – 

Junior Sports Club of the Year – 

Sports Performance of the Year – 

Young Sports Performance of the Year – 

Contribution to Sport –

 

Photo –  Award winners from last year.