Islanders are being reminded that there is just a week left to nominate their sporting heroes for the 2026 Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards, with entries closing on 8th November.
The annual awards recognise outstanding achievements across Island sport, from talented young athletes and successful teams to the dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
Organisers are encouraging clubs, schools and members of the public to put forward nominations before the deadline, ensuring those who make a difference to sport on the Isle of Wight receive the recognition they deserve.
Schools are being particularly encouraged to take part this year and celebrate the achievements of their pupils.
For the 3rd consecutive year, Island business WRS will return as headline sponsor of the awards, which will take place at Medina Theatre on 25th February 2027.
Sophie Jackson, Chief Operations Officer at WRS, has said:
“We’re incredibly proud that WRS is once again the headline sponsor of the Isle of Wight Sports Awards.
“As an Island business, supporting our local community is important to us. Sport plays a big part in life at WRS too, with many of our team involved in local clubs, events and fundraising across the Island.”
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The awards are not limited to those competing on the pitch, track or court, with recognition also available for coaches, club officials and volunteers who help keep Island sport running.
Claire Beasley, Director of the new Awards company, has said:
“With only just over a week to go, we would remind people to nominate their club members or school students, so we can celebrate the sporting excellence of the Isle of Wight.
“The 2025 awards saw unprecedented levels of nominations, particularly across the younger age groups, making it a challenging job for the judges to choose the winners.
“And it is not just about young sportspeople. There are also superb masters and senior competitors, as well as the coaches, club officials and other unsung heroes that make our sporting scene so successful.
“Any surplus cash will be ploughed back into the grant scheme run by the IW Sports Foundation as a donation.”
Organisers are hoping for another strong response following the record number of nominations received for the previous awards.
Nominations for individuals and teams can be submitted through the Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards website at www.iwsaa.org.uk until Sunday 8th November.
Further updates can be found on the awards’ Facebook and Instagram pages.
