Nominations open for the 28th Actif Carmarthenshire Sports Awards

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Nominations are now open for the prestigious Actif Carmarthenshire Sports Awards 2026. The awards celebrate the very best of sport in the county, recognising the athletes, coaches, volunteers, clubs and teams whose dedication and achievements make a significant contribution to sporting life in Carmarthenshire.

Gavin Griffiths Group has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for the annual awards ceremony.

Organised by the CCC’s Actif Communities Team, the Actif Carmarthenshire Sports Awards shine a spotlight on local sporting heroes and the invaluable work of those who make sport possible at every level.

This year's 12 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

Anyone born in Carmarthenshire, living in the county, or representing a Carmarthenshire club, school or organisation is eligible for nomination.

Nominations are now open and will close on 25 October 2026. 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 18 February 2027.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, Cllr Hazel Evans, said:

The Actif Carmarthenshire Sports Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals, teams and organisations who make such an important contribution to sport across the county. Whether it's competing at the highest level, coaching the next generation or volunteering behind the scenes, these awards celebrate the dedication and commitment that help make sport accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages.
I would encourage everyone to nominate those who have gone above and beyond over the past year so that we can give them the recognition they deserve."

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 Sport and Leisure website.