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The 2018 Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards kicks-off the nationwide call for public nominations this Sunday (9th September).
The Awards, now in their 31st year, have led the way in recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution to sport made by elite performers, coaches, administrators, community volunteers and inspirational women. And this is the public’s opportunity to nominate their favourite sportswomen of the past nine months.
For the next two weeks, the British public are invited to submit nominations for the seven categories at www.sportswomenoftheyear.co.uk
Alex Butler, Sports Editor, The Sunday Times said: “The Sunday Times has led the way in highlighting women's sport for more than 30 years. The sportswomen awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made to sport by elite performers, coaches, administrators and grassroots volunteers. It's also a great opportunity for our readers to join in those celebrations by nominating contenders.”
Eleanor Mills, Editorial Director of The Sunday Times and Editor Sunday Times Magazine, said: “We’re delighted to continue to celebrate the immense strength and iron determination of successful women in sport. These awards are a fantastic opportunity to give Britain's female superstars the recognition they deserve, and we are also thankful to our brilliant panel of inspiring judges. ”
- The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year 2018
The ultimate accolade for your favourite sportswoman of this year
- Young Sportswoman of the Year
Nominees must have been 21 years old or younger on January 1, 2018
- Team of the Year
Celebrating the achievements of Britain’s successful collective efforts
- Disability Sportswoman of the Year
The outstanding performer in a disability sport
- Grassroots Award
For individuals who have actively engaged with different groups of people within their community through sport
- The Helen Rollason Award for inspiration
Recognising inspirational endeavour in honour of the late sports presenter Helen Rollason
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognising a lifetime of sporting success
The online nomination process closes at midnight on Sunday September 23. A panel of experts will then select the respective shortlists. This year’s judging panel includes household names Rebecca Adlington, Chemmy Alcott, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Helen Glover, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Gabby Logan and Christine Ohuruogu.
Sunday Times readers will be able to vote throughout October for two categories: Team of the Year and the Grassroots Award.
The winners will be revealed at a star-studded awards ceremony on the evening of Thursday November 1.
Previous winners of the main award, the coveted Sportswoman of the Year accolade, include Sally Gunnell, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Denise Lewis, Dame Kelly Holmes, Zara Phillips, Victoria Pendleton and Christine Ohuruogu. Elise Christie, the world champion short-track speed skater, was crowned the 2017 Sportswoman of the Year last October.
The Sportswomen of the Year Awards are among the most prestigious and influential in the British sporting calendar and are supported by the Sport and Recreation Alliance, UK Sport, Sport England and Women in Sport.
Follow the latest news and get involved by following #SWOTY in the lead up to the Awards.
