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Sports Personality of the Year 2026

Category description

Do you know someone in Cheshire East who lives and breathes their sport? This award celebrates people who’ve achieved something remarkable this year, from local rising stars to athletes competing at regional, national, or international level.

If someone’s dedication, talent, or achievements have stood out this year, we want to hear about them.

Who can be nominated?
Nominees must:
  • Live in Cheshire East
  • Be aged 16 or over
  • Have achievements within the last 12 months (May 2025 - May 2026)
  • Be involved in sport, physical activity, or health and wellbeing
Please explain why your nominee deserves the Sports Personality of the Year Award, including their background, achievements, commitment and the impact they have made in their sport over the last twelve months.

You may wish to include:

1. Their biggest achievements
Explain what they’ve accomplished in the last 12 months in competitions, awards, records, milestones, or standout performances. Clear examples really help show their success.

2. Their dedication to sport
Describe their commitment through their training, the challenges they’ve overcome, and how they push themselves to improve.

3. Stories from others
Include quotes or short stories from coaches, teammates, or supporters. These help bring the nominee’s character, influence, and sporting journey to life.
1.Why Your Nominee deserves to win (300-750 words)(Required.)
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About the person you are nominating
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8.Nominee's address/postcode (please be aware nominees must be an individual living/ working in Cheshire East):(Required.)
9.Nominee Date of Birth(Required.)
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