Believe Sports Awards 2019

 

Nominations are now closed for the 2019 Believe Sports Awards:

 

The prestigious annual event is a chance to shine a spotlight on volunteers, clubs and people who are passionate about local sport, as well as celebrating the achievements of local athletes - all wrapped up in a special ceremony organised by Inspiring healthy lifestyles on behalf of Wigan Council

This year’s ceremony will take place at the DW Stadium on Friday 11th October.

 

Next Steps:

 

• Nominations closed 26th July 2019
• Nominations are shortlisted and judged at panels throughout August 2019
• All shortlisted nominees are sent an invite to the awards and closed ticket sales in September - All nominees get a free ticket
• The Event commences 11th October 2019 at DW Stadium

 

Keep an eye on the website in September for updates of the shortlisted nominees.

 

Follow us on Twitter #BelieveSportAwards @IHLWigan or Facebook @InspiredWigan

 

The award categories for 2019 are:

 

 

The Categories 

Club of the Year Sponsored by Bigwave Media

 

Young Sports Achiever of the Year Sponsored by DFC

 

Workforce Advocate of the Year Sponsored by ECG Facility Services

 

Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by Wigan Athletic Community Trust

 

The Wilf Brogan Unsung Hero Award        Sponsored by Link Contracting

Changing Lifestyle Recognition Award Sponsored by Technogym

Team of the Year  Sponsored by Wigan Warriors Community Foundation

 

The Martin Lynn School Commitment to PE and Sport   Sponsored by Alliance Leisure

 

Sports Apprentice of the Year Sponsored by Agilisys

The Deal Community Programme of the Year Sponsored by Wigan Council

  

About Believe Sports Awards

The event rewards and recognises the work of voluntary sector coaches, clubs and volunteers, as well as celebrating the achievements of local athletes.

Category winners (except Team of the Year and Sports Apprentice of the Year) go forward to represent Wigan Borough at the Greater Manchester Sports Awards.