Leisure & Culture Dundee has announced that nominations the 24/25 Active Dundee Sports Awards are now open, with the awards ceremony taking place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Apex Hotel.
From this year the Dundee Sports Awards will now be called the Active Dundee Sports Awards in line with the re-branding of Leisure & Culture Dundee’s Leisure & Sports Service, the team who organise this celebration of sport for the city.
The Active Dundee Sports Awards will pay tribute to the success of the city's top sports clubs, athletes, schools and volunteers on the same evening. The theme of the awards is “Changing Lives Through Sport” with the awards celebrating the wider impact that sport has on communities, individuals, and schools across the city in addition to celebrating exceptional sporting performances.
Last year's award winners included Dundee Hawkhill Harriers runner Natasha Phillips as 23/24 Sportsperson of the Year, Kanzen Karate as 23/24 Club of the Year and Craigiebarns Primary School as 23/24 School of the Year.
There are 13 Award Categories this year, each with its own nomination criteria.
- Student Volunteer of the Year
- Young Volunteer of the Year
- School Volunteer of the Year
- Club Volunteer of the Year
- Volunteer Coach of the Year
- Jenny Wood Allen Memorial Trophy
- Lifetime Commitment Award
- Primary School of the Year
- Secondary School of the Year
- Club of the Year
- Young Sports Person of the Year
- Sports Person of the Year
- Changing Lives Award
Scott Urquhart, Head of Leisure, Sport and Physical Activity Services at Active Dundee, said
"We're excited to celebrate sports from across Dundee, honouring the dedication and achievements of the city's performance and community sports clubs, schools, athletes, and volunteers."
"These awards shine a spotlight on those who make sports accessible and inspiring in schools and communities throughout Dundee. If you know someone who has made a meaningful impact over the past year, nominate them for the Active Dundee Sports Awards."
Alison MacKenzie, Community Sport Hub Officer at Leisure & Culture Dundee, who has helped organise the awards, added
"The Active Dundee Sports Awards would not be possible without the support of our event and trophy sponsors. We would also like to thank our 24/25 trophy sponsors, whose support is hugely appreciated in helping to create a special night for sport in Dundee.”.
This year, the trophy sponsors are Abertay University, Altar Agency, Doe Sport, Dundee & Angus College, Dundee City Disability Sport, Gladstone, Quest Precision Engineering, Sport Dundee, Sportscotland, The Dundee Sports Dinner and University of Dundee.
To nominate, please visit www.activedundee.co.uk/sports-awards. Only commitment contributed between April 2024 and March 2025 will be considered.
The closing date for nominations is Sunday, 9 March 2025.