Sports Awards 2024 | Save the date 30 May
The University of Birmingham Sport will celebrate the achievements of its 2023/24 sporting stars at this year’s coveted Sports Awards 2024 taking place on the evening of Thursday 30 May.
Returning once again to the decadence of the Brammall Music Building, athletes, coaches and students can now add the date to their sporting calendar ahead of the annual event.
This year sees 13 categories open for nominations, of which details will be announced in the coming weeks, with the full list of categories including:
Campus League Team of the Year
Coach of the Year (non-student)
Coach of the Year (student)
Club of the Year
Full Blues
Half Blues
National Team of the Year
Outstanding Contribution
ED&I Award
Sport Colours
Sports Person of the Year
Regional Team of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
![Glass trophy for Georgia Pexton - Coach of the Year](https://www.sportandfitness.bham.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RS2286_Sports-Awards-87_scr-1024x683.jpg)
![Glasses of champagne on a table with someone pouring drinks.](https://www.sportandfitness.bham.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RS2269_Sports-Awards-71_scr-1024x683.jpg)
![Group of students joined by Carolyn Cutbill at the Sports Awards.](https://www.sportandfitness.bham.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RS2069_Sports-Awards-23-7425_scr-1-1024x682.jpg)
![Group of students stood on stage at the Sports Awards.](https://www.sportandfitness.bham.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RS2078_Sports-Awards-23-7466_scr-1-1024x682.jpg)
The Sports Awards 2023 recognised all levels of sporting achievements from our volunteers to our elite athlete scholars.
Standouts included; Athletics scooping Club of the Year for their impressive BUCS points contribution; Hockey Women’s 4s named as Regional Team of the Year for their treble winning season; Cheerleading awarded with Outstanding Contribution supporting wider UOB events; and the Sailing Club acknowledged with the PRIDE Award helping to reduce cost barrier for its members.
![Sports Awards timings on a screen in the Elgar Concert area.](https://www.sportandfitness.bham.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RS2293_Sports-Awards-95_scr-1024x683.jpg)
![A group of students waiting outside in he sun on a grass area.](https://www.sportandfitness.bham.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RS2254_Sports-Awards-56_scr-1024x683.jpg)
Andy Allford, Director of Sport at University of Birmingham, said: “Sport remains a key part of student life for many during their time at Birmingham and it’s important we continue to take the time to celebrate achievements at every level.
“It’s always one of my favourite nights of the year and over the years, we’ve been able to widen the recognition and status of our sporting stars across the University. We’re already looking forward to reading through each nomination and coming together this May to celebrate in style.”
![Andy Allford presenting at the Sports Awards.](https://www.sportandfitness.bham.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RS2066_Sports-Awards-23-7419_scr-1024x682.jpg)
With more than 200 people in attendance last year – including the Vice Chancellor and Principal of University of Birmingham Adam Tickell – we’re hoping to make this year’s event even bigger with a selection of arrival drinks, food options and post-event entertainment.
With a number of guest presenters from roles across the University, keep an eye out across University of Birmingham Sport social media channels and our weekly Sports Desk newsletter – which covers all our BUCS highlights each week – for further details.