The 2025 University of Brighton Sports Awards Dinner will take place at The Grand Hotel on Brighton seafront. Join us on Wednesday 7th May 2025 to celebrate the university's sporting successes. Evening includes the award presentations, welcome drink, a two course dinner.
KEY INFORMATION
DATE: WEDNESDAY 7th MAY 2025
VENUE: THE GRAND HOTEL, BRIGHTON
TICKETS:
Book your tickets by Friday 28th March to benefit from a £10 saving! All ticket sales must end Tuesday 22nd April or until sold out.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR VIDEO:
If you have any high quality video footage or photos of your club or Panther related activity please send these to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. These could feature in our end of year review video.
NOMINATIONS:
AWARD NOMINATIONS Nominations will open Friday 7th March and close April 15th 2025.
See below for award category information.
It's that time of the year again to shine a spotlight on our exceptional talents and celebrate the remarkable achievements within our Panthers community. The Sports Awards nominations are now open, and we invite you to put forth the names of those individuals, teams and clubs who have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship in their respective discipline. Whether it's a stellar performance on the field, exemplary leadership off the court, or an inspiring commitment to volunteering, we encourage you to nominate deserving candidates who have made significant contributions to sport at the University of Brighton. Don't miss this opportunity to applaud their hard work and commitment. Nominate now and be a part of celebrating excellence in university sports.
The judges panel will only selected winners from completed nominations- so please ensure you nominate the clubs and people who have impacted your sports journey.
In addition to the main awards, we also want to celebrate our Panthers Clubs via the Panthers Club Purples (Players Player). This is your chance to celebrate the contribution someone in your club has made.
NOMINATIONS OPEN
Main Awards can be nominated HERE
Panthers Club Purples (Players Player) can be nominated COMING SOON
CLUB OF THE YEAR
The award is for outstanding excellence in every aspect of the club’s activities throughout the year. This could be in terms of performance, club participation, fund-raising, community engagement or a number of these factors.
TEAM OF THE YEAR (BUCS)
The most successful weekly BUCS team awarded for sporting achievement in League and Cup competitions.
TEAM OF THE YEAR (EVENTS)
The most successful team awarded for sporting achievement in Events and Competitions (BUCS team events also included in this category)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Any club, team or individual can win this award. They must have shown a big improvement or have done exceptionally well in their given sport, exceeding all expectations. This could be in terms of performance, club participation or any club activity
N.B. Only to be awarded in cases of genuine outstanding achievement
COACH OF THE YEAR
To be awarded to the most successful coach of a sporting team at the University. Factors such as sporting outcomes, commitment and participation growth will be considered in equal measure
PHILANTHROPY AWARD
Awarded to a club, team or individual who through their involvement in sports activities has shown outstanding civic responsibility as demonstrated by contributions of financial resources and/or voluntary commitment of time. Examples of this include charity fundraising, awareness campaigns or volunteering in the community.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
To be awarded to a volunteer who has demonstrated commitment and dedication to internal or external sports groups. Volunteering recognition needs to be considered as going Above and Beyond in an elected or club position.
SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR
Awarded to an individual for exceptional individual sport performance.
PANTHERS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Awarded to an individual for excellent contribution to sport and the panthers community
Above and beyond just a Committee position
PANTHER CLUB PURPLES
Club nominated award - services to sport/players player
Must have a current Panthers Club membership
PANTHER FULL PURPLES
To be eligible for a full colour an individual:
• must have represented British Universities, Home Nations or National team
• must have played in 80% of all possible 1st team games
• must have given at least 1 years’ service to club or duration of course.
• for individual sports they must have finished in a top 3 position at a recognised national championships in a senior or advanced category
ANNOUNCED AT THE AWARDS.
