SPORTS AWARDS 2023
Thursday 8 June
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 10 categories that highlight sporting individuals, teams as well as clubs. Keep your eyes peeled as we will be releasing the shortlist soon!
Where?
The Bramall (Elgar Concert Hall), Edgbaston Campus
When?
Thursday 8 June 2023
What time?
6pm until 9pm
Dress code?
Smart/Casual
tHE CATEGORIES
Nominations for Sports Awards are now closed.
Take a look below at this year’s categories!
- Sport Colours
- Half Blues
- Full Blues
- Coach of the Year (non-student)
- Coach of the Year (student)
- Club of the Year
- National Team of the Year
- Regional Team of the Year
- Campus League Team of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Pride Award
- Outstanding Contribution
- Sports Person of the Year
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.
Dani Ashwell Hockey
Xinhe Xiong Men’s Football
Harriet Sanderson Netball
Zohaib Naqvee Handball
Thomas Blake Squash
William Moss Hockey
Chloe Smith Social Netball
Fin Proffitt Athletics
Georgia Pexton Netball
Sophie Rollings Rugby Union Womens
Lewis Keates Rugby Union Mens
Will Bugg Rugby Union Mens
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
Ali Elkawas – Squash
Angel Diaz Athletics
Archie Parkinson Athletics
Axel Vang Christensen Athletics
Callum Platt Archery
Cameron Bailey Athletics
Chloe Foster Squash
Craig Moncur
Davide Dal Martello Karate
Didi Okoh Athletics
Ed Owen Weightlifting
Ellen Weir Athletics
Elsa Palmer Athletics
Emily Marmion-Williams Athletics
Fintan Coyle Karate
Hana Ismail Squash
Harry Fisher Athletics
Jennifer Forbes Karate
Jenny Bryan Karate
Joseph Estruch Karate
Kimani Jack Athletics
Lucy Jordan Caws Swimming
Marcel Micheli Karate
Mia Atkinson Athletics
Neha Mair Karate
Nika Urh Squash
Olivia Besant Squash
Ore Adepegba Athletics
Rosie Coward Ultimate
Jemima Moss Rugby Union Women’s
Sam Neeld Swimming
Srikar Mummidi Squash
Stuart Macgregor Squash
Sukhjote Sohal Karate
Theo Gannon Karate
Thomas Bridger Squash
Toby Ponting Squash
Tomer Tarragano Athletics
Tyler Bilyard Athletics
Will Salter Squash
Kristian Imroth Athletics
Abby Ives Athletics
Orla Brennan Athletics
Fenton Bishop-Timing Athletics
Elliot Moran Athletics
Lily Holt Athletics
Darian Moore Athletics
Suresh Black Athletics
Will Barnicoat Cross Country
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
Mairi Kerin
Jon Tate
Dean Miller
Julian Reid
Gary Humpage
Jamie Wilton
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
Georgia Pexton
Dom Boyes
Ben Barden
Robert Gilmore
Isabel Gilks
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.
Lily Walker Hockey
Andrew Stamp Trampolining
Oliver Morgan Swimming
Megan Richter Triathlon
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.
Athletics
Karate
Netball
Life Saving
Touch Rugby
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)
Squash W1
Squash M1
Athletics Cross Country
Karate
Ultimate W1
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)
Hockey W4
Football M4
Lacrosse M1
Netball W3
Netball W5
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.
Harriet Westlake
Will Moss
Ed Bourton
Henry Dix
Jethro McGraw
Pride 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)
Sailing
Taekwondo
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 2022 /23 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
All Sorts Hockey
Kinvig Hockey
Laugh love
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
Lily Walker
Andrew Stamp
Lachlan Moorhead
Ollie Morgan
Will Barnicoat
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.
Cheerleading
Tom Edwards
Dan Rhymer