Local Women Sport NI Awards 2026
Choose a category below and submit your nomination to recognise the incredible talent and dedication in our community.
Sportswoman of the Year (18+)
Outstanding achievements, leadership, and impact in her sport in the past year.
Nominations are closed!Team of the Year
Exceptional team performance, teamwork, and achievements in competitions in the past year.
Nominations are closed!Rugby Player of the Year 18+
Outstanding performance, skills, and contributions to rugby in the past year.
Nominations are closed!Rugby Coach of the Year 18+
Excellence in coaching, team leadership, and development of players in rugby.
Nominations are closed!Hockey Player of the Year 18+
Outstanding performance, skills, and contributions to hockey in the past year.
Nominations are closed!Hockey Coach of the Year 18+
Excellence in coaching, team leadership, and development of players in hockey.
Nominations are closed!LGFA Player of the Year 18+
Outstanding performance, skills, and contributions to LGFA in the past year.
Nominations are closed!LGFA Coach of the Year 18+
Excellence in coaching, team leadership, and development of players in LGFA.
Nominations are closed!Camogie Player of the Year 18+
Criteria: Outstanding performance, skills, and contributions to camogie in the past year.
Nominations are closed!Camogie Coach of the Year 18+
Excellence in coaching, team leadership, and development of players in camogie.
Nominations are closed!Footballer of the Year 18+
Outstanding performance, skills, and contributions to football in the past year.
Nominations are closed!Football Coach of the Year 18+
Excellence in coaching, team leadership, and development of players in football.
Nominations are closed!Netball Player of the Year 18+
Outstanding performance, skills, and contributions to netball in the past year.
Nominations are closed!Netball Coach of the Year 18+
Excellence in coaching, team leadership, and development of players in netball.
Nominations are closed!Athlete of the Year 18+
Outstanding achievements, performance, and impact in athletics in the past year.
Nominations are closed!Sportswoman with a Disability of the Year 18+
Outstanding achievements, resilience, and impact in sport despite disabilities.
Nominations are closed!Unsung Heroine Award
Outstanding behind-the-scenes contributions, dedication, and impact on women’s sport.
Nominations are closed!Backroom Award
Exceptional support, dedication, and contributions to a sports team or organisation.
Nominations are closed!Most Inspirational Sportswoman of the Year
Outstanding inspiration, leadership, and impact on others through sport.
Nominations are closed!Referee of the Year
Excellence, fairness, and contributions as a referee in women’s sports.
Nominations are closed!Club of the Year
Outstanding achievements, community impact, and development of women’s sport.
Nominations are closed!Lifetime Achievement Award
Exceptional long-term contributions, achievements, and impact on women’s sport.
Nominations are closed!Donegal Sportswoman of the Year 18+
Outstanding achievements, impact, and representation of Donegal in sport.
Nominations are closed!Young Sportswoman of the Year (under 18)
Outstanding achievements, potential, and impact in her sport in the past year.
Nominations are closed!Breakthrough Award
Outstanding achievements, performance, and potential in athletics.
Nominations are closed!Sporting School of the Year
Excellence in promoting women’s sport, development of students, and achievements.
Nominations are closed!Health & Fitness PT of the Year
Outstanding service, expertise, and impact in health & fitness.
Nominations are closed!Gym of the Year
Excellence in services, facilities, and contributions to women’s fitness/sport.
Nominations are closed!Special Recognition Award
Outstanding contributions or impact on women’s sport
Nominations are closed!Highly Commended Award
High achievement and recognition of nominees in their category.
Nominations are closed!