Nominations open for the 27th Actif Carmarthenshire Sport Awards

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Actif Carmarthenshire Sport Awards 2025. Now in its 27th year, the awards celebrate the very best of sport in the county - recognising athletes, coaches, volunteers, clubs and teams whose dedication and achievements inspire our communities.

Organised by Carmarthenshire County Council’s Sport and Leisure Team, the Actif Carmarthenshire Sport Awards shine a spotlight on local sporting heroes and the invaluable work of those who keep sport thriving at every level.

This year’s 13 award categories include:

• Sports Personality of the Year
• Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year
• Disabled Sportsperson of the Year
• Community Sports Coach and High-Performance Sports Coach of the Year
• Volunteer and Inspiring Young Person of the Year
• Sports Team, Young Team and Sports Club of the Year
• Outstanding Services to Sport Award
• Hall of Fame

Anyone born in Carmarthenshire, currently living in the county, or representing a Carmarthenshire club or school can be nominated. Athletes, coaches, and volunteers are also eligible to be nominated for multiple awards, though each category requires a separate nomination form.

Nominations open on 1 September and close on 26 October. Athletes, coaches, and volunteers may be nominated for multiple awards, but each category requires a separate nomination form.

The winners will be announced at a special ceremony at the Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli, on 12 February 2026.

Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, Cllr. Hazel Evans,  said:

“The Actif Carmarthenshire Sport Awards are our way of celebrating the remarkable talent, dedication, and passion for sport in our county. From grassroots volunteers to elite performers, these awards honour the people who inspire others and make sport possible in Carmarthenshire. I encourage everyone to take this opportunity to nominate those who deserve recognition.”

Anyone interested in sponsoring a category is invited to contact ActifCommunities@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.

For more information or to submit a nomination, visit the Actif Carmarthenshire Sport Awards website.