Sports Development Derry & Strabane

⏰ 2 Weeks to Go!

The countdown is on! There are just 2 weeks left to nominate your local sporting heroes for the 2025/26 Derry City & Strabane District Council Sports Awards.

This year, we’re honouring outstanding talent, dedication, and passion across 11 award categories, including:
🥇Sports Star of the Year
⭐Young Male & Female Sports Stars of the Year
♿Sports Star of the Year with a Disability
🏆Club & Team of the Year
👥Youth Team/school team of the Year
🎯Performance & Community Coaches of the Year
👏Special Recognition & Hall of Fame

Don't miss your chance to recognise their achievements!

📅 Nomination deadline: Monday 7th September 2026 at 4pm
👉 Submit your nomination today: www.derrystrabane.com/sportsawards

Please note: Only fully completed nominations will be accepted, and assessment will be based solely on the information provided in the nomination form.

🌟Every sporting success story deserves recognition🌟

Do you know an athlete, coach, volunteer, team or club that has gone above and beyond this year? Now is your chance to celebrate their achievements by nominating them for the 2025/26 Sports Awards.

With 11 award categories covering performance, coaching, community impact and lifetime achievement, there's an opportunity to recognise those who make sport thrive across our district.

⏰ Nomination deadline: Monday 7th September 2026 at 4pm.
🏅 Make your nomination here: www.derrystrabane.com/sportsawards

Please note: Only fully completed nominations will be accepted, and assessment will be based solely on the information provided in the nomination form.

🏆The search is on for the district's sporting heroes!

From rising young stars and dedicated coaches to inspiring clubs and teams, the 2025/26 Derry City & Strabane District Council Sports Awards are now accepting nominations.

Help us recognise the individuals and organisations making a difference in sport across our district.

📅 Nominations close Monday 7th September 2026 at 4pm.
👉 Submit your nomination today: www.derrystrabane.com/sportsawards

Please note: Only fully completed nominations will be accepted, and assessment will be based solely on the information provided in the nomination form.

🏆Nominations Now Open for the 2025/26 Sports Awards!🏆

Know a local sports star, coach, or club that deserves recognition?

This year, we’re honouring outstanding talent, dedication, and passion across 11 award categories, including:
🏅Sports Star of the Year
⭐Young Male & Female Sports Stars of the Year
♿Sports Star of the Year with a Disability
🏆Club & Team of the Year
👥Youth Team/school team of the Year
🎯Performance & Community Coaches of the Year
👏Special Recognition & Hall of Fame

Submit your nomination now at www.derrystrabane.com/sportsawards

Nomination Deadline: Monday 7th September 2026, 4PM

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