UKSCA EXCELLENCE IN S&C AWARDS 2026

Recognising those raising the standard in sport & health

Each year at the UKSCA Annual Conference, we celebrate the individuals and organisations driving excellence across the strength and conditioning profession.

The Excellence in S&C Awards recognise the dedication, innovation and impact of practitioners working across sport, health, education and performance environments.

Following the success of last year, self-nominations are encouraged, giving you the opportunity to confidently showcase your work and contribution to the profession.

Submit your nomination

Deadline: 29 June 2026

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"At the UKSCA, we've made a fundamental change to our Annual Awards process: individuals can now self-nominate, removing the previous requirement for a peer nomination."
— UKSCA Blog: The Reluctance to Self-Promote

AWARD CATEGORIES

We recognise excellence across a broad range of roles and environments within sport & health:

Performance & sport

Elite Sport - Men's Sport
Recognising a UKSCA member whose work has significantly impacted men's elite sport, teams and/or athletes

Elite Sport - Women's Sport
Recognising a UKSCA member whose work has  significantly impacted women's elite sport, teams and/or athletes

Development Sport
Awarded to a UKSCA member who has made significant contributions to the development of non-elite athletes, such as those in University teams

Youth Sport
Recognising a UKSCA member who has made significant contributions to the development of young athletes.

Wider sport & health

Health and Wellbeing
Awarded to a UKSCA member whose work and contributions have significantly impacted recreational athletes or members of the general population.

Education and Research
Celebrating excellence in coach education or impactful research advancing the profession.

Professional development & recognition

The Richard Holmes Award for Emerging S&C Coach of the Year
Highlighting an early-career coach demonstrating exceptional promise, professiobalism and dedication.

S&C Employer of the Year - Early Career Coach Development
Recognising an individual, club or organisation committed to developing the next generation of coaches.

Honorary Fellowship to the UKSCA
Awarded to individuals with a significant, long-term contribution to strength and conditioning in the UK. 

Nomination Process

Individual Awards:

• Open to UKSCA members
• Self-nominations are encouraged
• No additional endorsements required.

Honorary Fellowship:

• Open to both members and non-members
• Must be supported by two Accredited members
• Self-nominations are not accepted.

Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be reviewed based on evidence of impact, contribution and professional excellence. Criteria may include:

• Demonstrated impact on athlete or participant outcomes
• Development of staff, students or other practitioners
• Contribution to the advancement of the profession
• Engagement with and contribution to the UKSCA community
• Innovation in practice, methods or approaches
• Promotion of strength and conditioning within sport & health
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Why nominate?

• Gain recognition for your work within the profession
• Raise your professional profile
• Contribute to defining and celebrating best practice
• Be part of a community that values and shares excellence.

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