Local Sports Partnership of the Year

8. Local Sports Partnership of the Year - 2026

CATEGORY 8

DESCRIPTION
This award shall recognise the Local Sports Partnership which has shown the most comprehensive strategy in promoting sport and physical activity and/or community engagement on an ongoing basis. The entry should reflect year-round local engagement, impact, and an integrated approach to promoting sport and physical activity for all in the community. Submissions should not be based solely on individual initiatives.

JUDGING CRITERIA
- Details of organisational objectives to increase participation in sport and physical activity locally.
- Evidence of initiatives and/or programmes that address a need, solve a problem, and/or influence behavioural change to engage with marginalised members of the community in sport and physical activity.
- Evidence of an effective communication strategy around the programmes delivered.
- Overall impact and evidence of community engagement, collaboration with NGBs or clubs to promote mutual benefits and shared goals. Please provide any supporting metrics.
- Expansion of programmes or initiatives in alignment with local and national priorities.
- Introduction of innovative new campaigns, services, or events to existing programme of events.

  • Please attach supporting evidence in a Powerpoint presentation saved and upload in pdf format. Please contain no more than 5 slides. The presentation may include images, infographics, short video clips (max. 2mins) and relevant statistics to support the nomination. There should be no more than 120 words in the powerpoint.
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