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About the Awards

Sport Positive Awards is a global industry awards that celebrates, uplifts and raises awareness of organisations and individuals who are leading the charge on using the power of sport to tackle some of the biggest issues of our time – the climate and biodiversity crises and environmental/climate justice. Open to everyone from within the global sport and sustainability sector and those working around it, the awards will highlight and celebrate incredible efforts from all over the world.

The 2026 categories celebrate the best and the brightest organisations and individuals, who are supporting progress all over the world.

Categories Include:

  • Transformation

  • Community Initiative

  • Education and Training 

  • Purpose-led Partnership

  • Purpose-led Partnership with a Non-Profit

  • Biodiversity Project
  • Next Generation Trailblazer
  • Leadership Award
  • Campaign of the Year
  • Report of the Year
  • Research Paper of the Year
  • Inspired Innovation

If you’re interested in partnering with or sponsoring the awards, head to our Partners page.

Timeline

    • Nominations/Submissions Open: 14th April 2026
    • Nominations/Submissions Close: 3rd July 2026
    • Shortlist Announced: 24th July 2026
    • Winners Announced: 6th October 2026

Why Organisations and Individuals Enter

REWARD

The awards exist to reward those who are leading from the front in sustainability within global sport. You are working hard to drive momentum, so should reap the rewards.

Recognition

Be recognised for your leadership, contribution or innovation in driving genuine action. We’ll put you in the spotlight, boost your visibility and help raise awareness of your work.

Credibility

Being shortlisted for or winning an award helps quickly show that the global industry recognises your contribution.

Inspire

We don’t have all the answers in the global sport and sustainability space, so we can benefit from being inspired by others to bolster the efforts of our community.

Motivate

Winning, being shortlisted or even just entering the awards recognises good work to be proud of to employees, partners and even yourself, it can help motivate and inspire more.

Celebrate

Enjoy a fantastic evening of networking and celebrating all things sport and sustainability.