Club Awards Shortlist
Club of the Year
Recognises an established LGBTQ+ club for an incredible year of hard work and brilliant support to its members.
ACE Players Tennis Croydon
Brazukas Universe
Kings Cross Steelers RFC
Emerging Club of the Year
For a club under three years old doing show-stopping things. Rapid growth, innovation, and building inclusive LGBTQ+ spaces from scratch.
All-Out Padel
Gayzelles Sporting Club
Inclusive Club of the Year
Recognises clubs that have embedded equality, diversity and inclusion into their day-to-day, resulting in a genuinely diverse, welcoming membership.
London Leftfooters FC
London Otters Rowing Club
The London Stags RFC
Club Partnership of the Year
Recognising an outstanding collaboration between clubs, governing bodies, charities, venues, employers or community organisations that expanded opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in sport.
Camden Shorinji Kempo
London Otters Rowing Club
North London Lob-sters Tennis
Team Awards Shortlist
Team of the Year
For an established team that has delivered an exceptional year – results, spirit, dedication, and performances that make the whole community proud.
Ishigaki Ju Jitsu: Gay Games competitors
Kings Cross Steelers RFC: Men’s 1st XV
London Otters Rowing Club: Senior Squad
Rising Team of the Year
For a team that is brand new. Formed in the last year and are making waves. From their first training session to their first tournament, this award celebrates the teams that started from scratch and are rising fast.
Camden Shorinji Kempo: Embu team
London Otters Rowing Club: Novice Squad
North London Lob-sters Tennis: Pride in Tennis Cup team
Individual Awards Shortlist
Newcomer of the Year
Recognises a newcomer who has quickly become invaluable; demonstrating dedication, enthusiasm, and a positive impact on their club.
Emma Keen, Out to Swim
Maria Trindade, North London Lob-sters Tennis
Ben Yolland, The London Stags RFC
Sporting Achievement of the Year
Honours an individual who has achieved remarkable sporting success, shown resilience, and inspired others through their dedication.
Jono Elvin, Kings Cross Steelers RFC
Kieran Slator, London Royals Hockey Club
Sam Woodcock, Ishigaki Ju Jitsu
Volunteer of the Year
LGBTQ+ sport runs on volunteers. This celebrates an unsung hero who gives their time selflessly to keep their club going – no job title, no recognition, just pure dedication.
Jordan Chan, Invicta Icons Cricket
Simon Shipman, North London Lob-sters Tennis
Richard Walton, Out to Swim
Community Awards Shortlist
Game Changer of the Year
For an individual, club or team of people who have pushed the boundaries to prove that real, genuine change can be made through sport; championing LGBTQ+ rights through campaigning, policy engagement, or public visibility.
London Royals Hockey Club
Tim Regan, UK Equality Dance Council
Ivan Bussens Lifetime Achievement
In memory of OFS co-founder Ivan Bussens, this recognises individuals who have shaped LGBTQ+ sport, created inclusive spaces, and left a lasting legacy.
Leigh Armstrong, ACE Players Tennis Croydon
Richard Freeman, Kings Cross Steelers RFC
Ben Gifford, Out to Swim
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