Women's Sport Trust launch #BeAGameChanger Awards 2015
Nominations are open for the Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards 2015 - to recognise female athletes, organisations and individuals who have made a positive contribution to women’s sport.
The Women's Sport Trust (WST) #BeAGameChanger Awards, supported by Microsoft, will take place on Thursday 14 May on London’s South Bank in front of an audience including elite athletes, journalists, businesspeople, politicians, sports leaders and grassroots influencers.
The WST hopes that the awards will showcase women’s sport as an increasingly irresistible proposition by highlighting success stories, connecting decision makers with one another and raising the profile of inspiring role models.
The WST launched the new awards at Wembley Stadium with top female athletes including England footballer Kelly Smith MBE, England hockey captain Kate Richardson-Walsh MBE and Racing Driver Alice Powell.
Speaking at the launch event, England footballer Kelly Smith said:
“It’s great to be launching the Awards at Wembley, especially after our game here against Germany last year which was a huge moment for women’s football in this country.
It’s important to celebrate the achievements of women in all areas of sport, including athletes, journalists and everyone that works behind-the-scenes to raise the profile of women’s sport.”
Nominations are now open in the following categories:
- Sporting Role Model/s
- Ambassador of Women’s Sport
- Inspiring Initiative
- Media Organisation of the Year
- Journalist of the Year
- Imagery of the Year
- Sponsorship of the Year
The #BeAGameChanger Awards are designed to encourage action by highlighting best practice, connecting decision makers with one another and raising the profile of women’s sport.
