Get out the Glad Rags, step into something sparkly, tie those ties because ladies and sportspeople alike….
The annual Scottish Women in Sport Awards are back in person. Join us on 26th November for the 8th Awards at voco@Grand Central, Glasgow.
As the only Awards celebrating Scottish Women in Sport, we’re hosting a night of glamour, and pushing out all the stops to show our appreciation for the athletes, coaches, volunteers, media and teams who have brought success for women in sports across Scotland. The awards will celebrate those at both a local level, and those competing on the world stage.
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- Scottish Women in Sport 2019 Awards dinner
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- Scottish Women in Sport 2019 Awards dinner.
Looking back Paisley Barbell Powerlifting Club, won the Community Club of the year in 2019. Mark started up the club in Paisley with the aim to support more people to participate in the sport of powerlifting, especially women: “To gain recognition for the performances of the members and the work behind the scenes at such a level and to also share the evening and hear all of the inspirational stories about those trying to support the growth of women’s sports,
This year there are 11 awards up for grabs:
- Sportswomen of the Year
- Para Athlete of the Year
- SW/S Inspiration in Sport
- sportScotland Young Sportswoman
- UWS Team of the Year
- Frame Coach/Manager of the Year
- MG Alba Sporting Champion
- specsavers Volunteer of the Year
- Sport for Social Change
- Active Scotland Media & Gender Equality
- Tru-Wealth Pioneer in Sport
We are looking for individuals from all walks of sporting life to be nominated, so if you, or someone you know is deserving to have their name up there, then read more here about the awards and the nomination process and get nominating. You can nominate once in every category..
Scottish Women in Sport is about celebrating the diversity and inclusivity within sport. Founder and CEO, Maureen McGonigle speaks about what the awards means to her: “It is important to celebrate the achievements of women in sport and those who work tirelessly in the background to ensure girls and woman have the best experience within their chosen sport, whether participating, officiating or supporting,
“Given the difficulties endured by all over the pandemic, the event this year takes on a stronger meaning. Bringing together, sponsors, athletes, supporters and media, as we present our eleven awards. We have witnessed some spectacular achievements by our Olympians and Paralympians in Tokyo this year, however we will also look at how lives can be changed through The Power of Sport and hear from our SW/S Inspiration in Sport winner. It’s an emotional, inspirational, glamorous and fun night for all in attendance and I am so looking forward to it.”
The SW/S Awards aims to bring a diverse group of people together and over the past eight years we have presented awards to a wide range of sports and athletes. Here is a list of all our previous Sportswomen of The Year.
2014 Eilidh Doyle.
2015 Danielle Joyce.
2016 Katie Archibad.
2017 Samantha Kinghorn.
2018 Seonaid McIntosh.
2019 Hannah Rankin.
2020 Laura Muir.
Since we can all be there in person, we hope to see you, so if you would like to join us on the night, you can reserve a table for ten for £700.00 or purchase single tickets at a cost of £75.00 by emailing scottishwomeninsport@gmail.com.
