Nominations for the Littlehampton Sports Awards are now open, offering a fantastic chance to spotlight your friends, family, and club mates who deserve recognition in the sports community. This is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge those who have made significant contributions or achieved remarkable success.

Organised by the Littlehampton Sports Forum in partnership with the Town Council, this initiative seeks to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of local sporting heroes and community champions. It's a moment to celebrate and appreciate the dedication and hard work of individuals who inspire and uplift the community through sports. 

Anyone from junior to senior, team and individual as well as off-pitch heroes can be put forward for an award; there are ten categories to choose from.

The award categories are as follows:

Sportsperson of the Year – Sponsored by the Littlehampton Times

Young Sportsperson of the Year – Sponsored by Littlehampton Traders

Coach of the Year – Sponsored by Walsh Pest Control

Sports Team of the Year – Sponsored by Mewsbrook Park Café 

Youth Sports Team of the Year – Sponsored by Bond of Friendship Lodge No. 9117

Administrator of the Year – Sponsored by Going Spare

Contribution to Youth Sports – Sponsored by Norfolk Bowls Club

Contribution to Disabled Sports – Sponsored by FA Holland & Son

Unsung Hero (dedicated to non-sporting people who have made invaluable contributions in the last 12 months) – Sponsored by Mewsbrook Park Café 

Lifetime Contribution to Sport - Mayor’s Award

The Chair of the Town Council’s Community Resources Committee, Councillor Freddie Tandy, said: “The Sports Awards present a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the exceptional athletes of Littlehampton, as well as to acknowledge the vital contributions of individuals who support our local teams, clubs and organisations. We invite you to submit your nominations now to recognise to the dedication and effort shown by our community.”

The closing date will be Monday 9 March 2026 and nominations will be considered by a judging panel with the winners announced at the Annual Town Meeting on Thursday 23 April. 

Nominations can be made online via www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk/sports-awards or pick up your nomination form from the Town Council Offices.