24th July 2025
Nominations are now open for the UK Coaching Awards 2025, and at Active Sussex we’re encouraging our partners to celebrate the coaches who are making a real difference in the community.
Whether they’re inspiring young athletes, championing inclusivity, or leading the way in sustainability, these awards recognise the incredible impact of coaches at every level.
This year introduces a new Green Award, honouring coaches and organisations who are embedding sustainability into their practice, an important step as we look to the future of sport and physical activity.
The UK Coaching Awards are the most prestigious celebration of coaching excellence in the UK. They highlight the dedication, passion, and transformative power of coaches who go above and beyond to enrich lives and communities.
There are 10 award categories in total: Community Coach of the Year (Children and Young People), Community Coach of the Year (Adults), Young Coach of the Year, Change a Life Award, Talent Development Coach of the Year, High Performance Coach of the Year, Online Coach of the Year, Inclusive Coaching Award, Coach Education and Development Practitioner of the Year, and the new Green Award.
Nick Chellel, Strategic Workforce Officer at Active Sussex, said: “The UK Coaching Awards are a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible Sussex coaches who are transforming lives through the power of sport and physical activity. It’s a great chance to celebrate their impact and gain national recognition — nominate a coach today or self nominate, to help us recognise the positive impact they have on people’s lives and communities here in Sussex. If you’d like some support in putting your nomination together, please feel free to reach out to the Active Sussex team and we’ll be happy to help.”
Mark Gannon, CEO of UK Coaching, added: “The UK Coaching Awards are my favourite part of the year. They give us the chance to hear powerful stories of coaches going above and beyond to make sport inclusive, accessible, and life changing. If a coach has helped you, your club, or your community, this is your chance to say thank you.”
Nominations close on Tuesday, September 2 2025, with the High-Performance category remaining open until Thursday, September 11. All entries will be reviewed through an independent and impartial judging process.
Nominate your coaching hero today at: www.ukcoaching.org/campaigns/our-awards/
For support with your award nomination, contact: nchellel@activesussex.org