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Sports Awards 2024
The Bramall, Edgbaston Campus
Sports Awards are back, and better than ever
This is your opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the amazing sporting talent that we have here at University of Birmingham. There are thirteen categories that highlight sporting individuals, teams as well as clubs.
Where?
The Bramall (Elgar Concert Hall), Edgbaston Campus
When?
Thursday 30 May 2024
What time?
6.00pm until 9.00pm
Dress code?
Smart/Casual
Order of Service
Thursday 30 May 2024, The Bramall Music Building (Elgar Concert Hall)
5.15pm | Welcome Drinks
5.40pm | Doors Open
5.55pm | Last Call
6.00pm | Awards Start
7.30pm | Awards End / Food Served
9.00pm | Bar Closes
Takethatphoto will be in attendance on the evening of Sports Awards, to take group shots or individual photos – all free of charge! With this you can take away printed copies and digital images to view post event.
You can find them located upstairs on the second floor, in their photography studio – no need to book, just show up!
Campus League Team of the Year
The Campus League ethos is “participation, good sportsmanship and enjoyment of the game”.
Please outline how the team has demonstrated each of these values for the 2023/24 season. The successful nominee must have:
- Attended Campus League captain’s training (one representative)
- The ability to share examples (stories, photos, videos) that showcase how the team reflects the Campus League ethos
- Not received any disciplinary citations
The Shortlist
Chip Butty Albion
Econ Hockey
Kinvig Hockey
WINNER MFL Society Netball
Coach of the Year (Student)
Recognising the importance of student coaching this award recognises a current student who is regarded as having made the most outstanding contribution to club sport through their role as a coach.
The nominee must be a current UoB student and their contribution could be evidenced through performance, progression and/or commitment:
- works with the club committee to direct the development of the club
- assists club members’ personal development
- contributes to the club’s and/or individuals’ excellent performance in competition
The Shortlist
WINNER Alex Barker
Anna Lofts
Bella McLeod
Holly Thompson
Lewis Keates
Maisie Stearns
Ryan Ralph
Coach of the Year (Non-Student)
For the non-student who is regarded as having made the most outstanding contribution to club sport through their role as a coach. This may be evidenced through performance, progression and/or commitment:
- works with the club committee to direct the development of the club
- assists club members’ personal development
- contributes to the club’s and/or individuals’ excellent performance in competition
The Shortlist
WINNER Dean Miller
Gary Humpage
Jennifer Barrett
Jonathan Tate
Michael Gayle
Sam Lee
Club of the Year
This award is based on the success in all areas of a club, which can include but is not limited to:
- Club Committee Achievements
- Performance/ Sporting Achievements
- Developments and innovation within the club
- Member engagement
- Connection with the wider sporting community (internally and externally)
Clubs will need to demonstrate the impact that has been made – e.g. rather than saying something was ‘really good’, state what made it really good in numbers and feedback.
Use examples, photos, screenshot and anecdotes to illustrate the success of the club.
The Shortlist
Boxing
CricSoc
Gaelic Football
Handball
WINNER Squash
Full Blues
An award based on the individual’s level of performance. Candidates should have competed in BUCS competitions where possible and must meet at least one of the below:
- Has competed internationally for/whilst studying at the University of Birmingham
- Has made an outstanding contribution to HE Sport on an international level
International representation refers to full representation – being involved in a tour squad will not be accepted. Nominations go to a panel to be considered – you should not presume an award will be made based on submission of the form. Please note Full Blues are only awarded once.
Charlotte (Lottie) Davies
Elliott Morris Devred
Jessica Westwood
Moustafa El Sirty
Nika Urh
Half Blues
An award based on the individual’s level of performance. Please note Half Blues are only awarded once.
Candidates must meet at least one of the below:
- Has been awarded a BUCS* Individual medal
- Has been awarded a BUCS* team Championship (i.e. not Trophy or Shield) gold medal
* A non-BUCS equivalent at the highest level is also accepted, e.g. senior-level representation
Alice Atkinson
Ameila Fox
Amel Sims
Amy Hughes
Amy Riddlesdell
Ben Levy
Betsan Thomas
Charlotte Alexander
Edward Owen
Elsa Palmer
Emily O’Connor
Erin Meridith
Evelyn Clarke
Halee Robinson
Harry Hopson
Isobel Shelley
Izzy Skelton
Jack Sanders
Jake Matthews
Jake Minshull
James Pratt
Katie Mole
Liam Croft
Lyra Cobb
Madeleine Tarrant
Martha Collings
Megan Costall
Millie Evans
Moustafa ElSirty
Oliver Smart
Rory Richmond
Ryan Chambers
Sarah Kirgan
Sophie Fadaely
Summer Shaw
Tomer Tarragano
Tyler Bilyard
Zoe Hunter
National Team of the Year
Open to any teams who compete on a national level (i.e. BUCS Premier League or Tier 1). Please specify the achievements of the team during the season. Details might include:
- BUCS team finalists/ number of individual finalists
- Number of club members selected to represent at international competition
- Development as a performance team/ sustaining champion status
- Statistics on the season or competition in comparison to previous years (please indicate club’s results from previous years when these consolidate the team’s achievement)
The Shortlist
Hockey W1
WINNER Men’s Cross Country
Squash M1
Squash W1
Water Polo M1
Women’s Cross Country
Outstanding Contribution
This award is for outstanding contribution towards UoB Sport & Fitness. The contribution can be towards any area of UoB Sport & Fitness.
Please list any significant achievements by the individual or ways in which they have contributed towards the improvement of UoB Sport & Fitness, listing all instances where they have gone beyond expectations.
The Shortlist
Caitlyn Byrne
Callum Bates & Tom Hathaway
Chris Davis
Rebekah Pink
WINNER Tara Hayes-Pankhurst
Tom Park
ED&I Award
This award will acknowledge and celebrate the diversity and inclusion of sport within our clubs. The subject of the nomination form should correlate to the successful implementation of your club’s development plan and objectives to improve equality and diversity within your club. Examples could include:
- Invite elite level athlete from a diverse background to deliver a training session and to speak at an open event
- Actively engaging underrepresented groups in sport and widening participation
- Exploring ways to engage hard-to-reach groups of students
- Working in partnership with societies to deliver impact through events, campaigns or initiatives
- Organise a joint-taster session with BAME/LGBT during Black /LGBT+ History Months
- Actively engaging in University-wide (inc. Guild of Students) campaigns throughout the year (e.g. Not On Campaign)
The Shortlist
WINNER Netball
Women’s Basketball
Sport Colours
Sport Colours are non-performance-based and awarded to individuals based on a member’s contribution beyond their established role, going over and above for their club or for sport across the University.
Please note Sport Colours are only awarded once.
Nomination forms must demonstrate how the individuals have gone beyond their current role and should include examples to demonstrate how they have met the criteria.
Asia Abadie
Caitlyn Bryne
Daniel Rhymer
Duncan Gladwin
Halee Robinson
Holly Gaiger
Jack Kadansky
Joe Quelch
Jonathan Mulvey
Josh Woods
Lucy Dawson
Maisie Stearns
Paddy Walton
Sophie Flint
Sophie Jarrett
Susannah Chitnis
William Clark
Sports Person of the Year
The highest individual accolade awarded by University of Birmingham in recognition of the very highest sporting level. The individual must:
- Hold GB/National Ranking or equivalent
- Be a student at the University of Birmingham undergoing at least 60 credits
The Shortlist
Didi Okoh
Evelyn Wood
WINNER Ollie Morgan
Will Barnicoat
Regional Team of the Year
Open to any teams who compete on a regional level (i.e. BUCS Tier 2 or below). Please specify the achievements of the team during the season. Details might include:
- BUCS team finalists/ number of individual finalists
- Development as a performance team/ sustaining champion status
- Statistics on the season or competition in comparison to previous years (please indicate club’s results from previous years when these consolidate the team’s achievement)
The Shortlist
Basketball W1’s
Fencing M1’s
Handball M1’s
WINNER Squash M3’s
Volunteer of the Year
This Award recognises individuals who have committed themselves to a cause, activity, or event for the greater good of their club, University, or wider community.
They have consistently dedicated their time and effort in a selfless manner to help others succeed in their goals, overcome challenges, and undertake tasks by making valuable contributions that have positive impact.
The Shortlist
Amber Lawson-Smith
Charlie King
Jessica Carter
WINNER Jethro McGraw
Maisie James
The Categories
Nominations for Sports Awards are now open!
Take a look below at this year’s categories!
- Campus League Team of the Year
- Coach of the Year (non-student)
- Coach of the Year (student)
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Club of the Year
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ED&I Award
- Full Blues
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Half Blues
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National Team of the Year
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Outstanding Contribution
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Sport Colours
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Sports Person of the Year
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Regional Team of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year