Sport Hall of Fame 2025

Thursday 30 October

Edgbaston Park Hotel

The Hall of Fame aims to showcase sport in its entirety at the University of Birmingham, recognising and celebrating those who have significantly contributed to the national and international landscape of sport, and in doing so have maximised pride and affinity to the institution.

Nominations for the 2025 Hall of Fame are now open!

If you would like to recognise any outstanding individuals for any of the below categories, please do so by completing the form before 2 June 2025.

Nominate now

Sport Hall of Fame Award Nomination

Thank you for taking the time to nominate for the University of Birmingham Sport Hall of Fame. Please fill in the following information and refer to the criteria for further details.

By submitting this form, I agree to UoB Sport & Fitness contacting me for the purpose outlined on this form, and that my details will be kept, stored, and used in line with UoB Sport & Fitness’ Privacy Policy which can also be found at the bottom of our webpage.

For Sportspeople nominations, this should include successes and dates e.g. titles, caps, and any other information that might be relevant. For Coaches / Practitioners nominations, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received. For Gamechangers, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received.

For Sportspeople nominations, this should include successes and dates e.g. titles, caps, and any other information that might be relevant. For Coaches / Practitioners nominations, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received. For Gamechangers, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received.

Sport Hall of Fame Categories

Whilst it is often tempting to celebrate solely the achievements of the sportspeople themselves, our Hall of Fame also acknowledge and honour those that have supported, influenced, contributed to and ultimately paved the way for these successes.

Sportspeople

Evidence of success at the pinnacle of their sport; such as an Olympic, Paralympic or World Championship medallist, or a significant period of sustained excellence at the highest level of competition.

Nominate now

Sport Hall of Fame Award Nomination

Thank you for taking the time to nominate for the University of Birmingham Sport Hall of Fame. Please fill in the following information and refer to the criteria for further details.

By submitting this form, I agree to UoB Sport & Fitness contacting me for the purpose outlined on this form, and that my details will be kept, stored, and used in line with UoB Sport & Fitness’ Privacy Policy which can also be found at the bottom of our webpage.

For Sportspeople nominations, this should include successes and dates e.g. titles, caps, and any other information that might be relevant. For Coaches / Practitioners nominations, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received. For Gamechangers, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received.

For Sportspeople nominations, this should include successes and dates e.g. titles, caps, and any other information that might be relevant. For Coaches / Practitioners nominations, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received. For Gamechangers, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received.

Coaches & Performance Practitioners

Evidence of providing bespoke support and/or influencing athletes’ performance significantly towards success at the highest levels within their sport. A Performance Practitioner may be, but is not limited to, a strength & conditioning coach, physiologist, physiotherapist, psychologist, nutritionist or performance lifestyle coach.

Nominate now

Sport Hall of Fame Award Nomination

Thank you for taking the time to nominate for the University of Birmingham Sport Hall of Fame. Please fill in the following information and refer to the criteria for further details.

By submitting this form, I agree to UoB Sport & Fitness contacting me for the purpose outlined on this form, and that my details will be kept, stored, and used in line with UoB Sport & Fitness’ Privacy Policy which can also be found at the bottom of our webpage.

For Sportspeople nominations, this should include successes and dates e.g. titles, caps, and any other information that might be relevant. For Coaches / Practitioners nominations, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received. For Gamechangers, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received.

For Sportspeople nominations, this should include successes and dates e.g. titles, caps, and any other information that might be relevant. For Coaches / Practitioners nominations, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received. For Gamechangers, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received.

Gamechangers

Inspiring individuals who have made a significant contribution to the sporting landscape through their role. This may include academics, leaders, administrators, volunteers, broadcasters, officials, and other remarkable individuals who have made an instrumental impact in sport.

Nominate now

Sport Hall of Fame Award Nomination

Thank you for taking the time to nominate for the University of Birmingham Sport Hall of Fame. Please fill in the following information and refer to the criteria for further details.

By submitting this form, I agree to UoB Sport & Fitness contacting me for the purpose outlined on this form, and that my details will be kept, stored, and used in line with UoB Sport & Fitness’ Privacy Policy which can also be found at the bottom of our webpage.

For Sportspeople nominations, this should include successes and dates e.g. titles, caps, and any other information that might be relevant. For Coaches / Practitioners nominations, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received. For Gamechangers, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received.

For Sportspeople nominations, this should include successes and dates e.g. titles, caps, and any other information that might be relevant. For Coaches / Practitioners nominations, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received. For Gamechangers, this should include significant roles held and what impact they have had, plus any wider recognition already received.

Evening Schedule

7.00pm | Pre-arrival drinks

7.30pm | Evening begins

Introduction to the Hall of Fame

Gamechangers – Inductees

starters served

Sports Coaches and Practitioners – Inductees

mains served

Sportspeople – Inductees

desert served

Sportspeople – Inductees

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Edgbaston Park Hotel

53 Edgbaston Park Road

Birmingham 

B15 2RS

Parking

  • Parking at the hotel is free – just enter your car registration details into the system at reception upon arrival. Failure to do this, may result in a fine.
  • Parking is available directly outside the hotel, or on the ground floor of the North East multi-storey car park (entrance on Pritchatts Road), which is reserved solely for hotel guests. From there, it’s just two minutes walk back to the hotel along an accessible footpath.
  • Blue Badge parking is available directly outside the hotel.
  • Electric car charging points are also available directly outside the hotel, on a first come, first served basis. You’ll just need to leave a refundable cash deposit at reception.

Not driving? You can find further information about getting here by following the link below.

Getting here

The Fry Suite

The Sports Hall of Fame will be taking place in the Fry Suite. The largest of the hotel’s meeting and event spaces. A table plan will be made available to view on the evening, with a pre-arrival drinks reception.
Fry Suite - Edgbaston Park Hotel

FAQs

There is no limit on submissions, but please ensure all the accompanying information is completed.

There is currently no specific number of successful candidates in each category each year, but we expect our inaugural year to have a larger number inducted. Following the launch year, the inductees may be limited to a select few per year.

A committee, including the Director of Sport and representatives from External Relations, Sport Ex R, and the Alumni office, will meet and review all submissions. Inductees will be selected on the basis of consensus among the committee members.

Please note: ‘Sport’ is defined as an Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games sport, and/or fully professionalised sports.

The University of Birmingham obtains the right to revoke any award to the Hall of Fame at its discretion, according to its Revocation Policy.

Contact our team at [email protected] with the subject line ‘Hall of Fame’ with your query.

To find out more about our last Hall of Fame event and our previous inductees, head to our dedicated Hall of Fame 2023 page.

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