Council Launch Nominations for Sports Awards

The aim of the awards is to recognise the wealth of sporting talent of individuals and teams, residing or based, in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area.

The awards evening will take place at a glittering ceremony at La Mon Hotel & Country Club on Friday 14 November. The event will focus on the sporting achievements of individuals and teams either through direct participation in sport or contributions as a coach or administrator. 

Nomination categories are now open for the Sports Club of the Year, Sports Coach of the Year, Senior Sports Team of the Year, Junior Sports Team of the Year, School Team of the Year, Junior Sports Personality of the Year, Senior Sports Personality of the Year and Sportsperson with a Disability of the Year and Disability Sports Team of the Year.

Junior and Senior Merit Awards are also available to commend volunteers for their dedication and essential backroom support to their club.

Launching the 2025 Sports Awards, Councillor Tim Mitchell, Chair of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee, said, “The Sports Awards is your chance to nominate an individual or club making a real difference to local communities here in Lisburn & Castlereagh. We have many athletes who have achieved amazing results in their sport, so it is important to take the time to celebrate their success.

The theme of this year’s awards is inspiring young people, which will showcase the fantastic achievements of many rising stars across a mix of sports. I know their success will inspire others from their generation to get involved in sport either recreationally or competitively.

I am particularly looking forward to hearing from our special guest Cara Mailey who is a star on CBBC, a published writer, fashion designer and actively involved in many sports in the local community.”

“The closing date to make a nomination for the Sports Awards is Tuesday 30th September at 5pm. I would encourage everyone to visit the council website and apply online today!”, concluded Councillor Mitchell

Jimmy Walker, Chairperson of Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh added, “I am delighted that Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh can work in partnership with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council to recognise those who have achieved so much in sport over the last year.

“I know the many hours of training, which are dedicated each week to excel in sport, particularly at competitive level. There are also many unsung heroes whose valuable technical support and coaching inspire others to reach their potential.

“I would like to thank Draynes Farm for kindly sponsoring the awards and I hope many clubs and individuals will be encouraged to take the time to make a nomination and celebrate the wealth of sporting greatness in Lisburn & Castlereagh.”

Nominations are welcome from schools, clubs and individuals, residing or based in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area.

Nomination forms can be completed online by clicking here.

Further information if required can be obtained by emailing faron.morrison@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk.

Pictured, L-R - Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Sports Development Officer, Faron Morrison, Councillor Tim Mitchell, Chair of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee, CBBC star and published writer, Cara Mailey and Jimmy Walker, Chairperson of Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh.