The finalists for the Swansea Sports Awards 2025, in association with Freedom Leisure, have now been confirmed.
With 15 categories to consider, the panel of judges faced a challenging task in shortlisting so many exceptional nominations, each demonstrating notable contributions to the Swansea sporting community.
Celebrating Swansea athletes, coaches, volunteers and teams, the awards will take place at a prestigious ceremony at the Brangwyn Hall on 2 April 2026.
Councillor Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment & Infrastructure at Swansea Council said: “Every year, the Swansea Sports Awards remind us just how much talent, dedication and community spirit we have across our city.
“The 2025 shortlist showcases individuals and teams who inspire us all, whether through outstanding performance, tireless volunteering or a commitment to helping others thrive. We’re incredibly proud of every nominee, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements at the upcoming ceremony.”
Congratulations to all the finalists being honoured in the following categories:
- Inspiring Young Person of the Year sponsored by ArvatoConnect
- Coby Chapman
- Keisha Wilde
- Lauren Emilech
- Volunteer of the Year sponsored by EYST Wales
- Adrian Richards
- Alex Davies
- Sindhu Bhairavi Mahadeven
- Community Coach of the Year
- Andrew Williams
- Dai Dix
- Sarah Gilligan
- Performance Coach of the Year
- Dan Huxtable
- Gareth Jones
- Tony Clement
- Junior Sportsman of the Year
- Jacob Beynon
- Jacob Robert Morgan Davies
- Ricky Lee Owen
- Junior Sportswoman of the Year
- Holly Humphries
- Kaitlin Gourlay
- Megan Thyer
- School Team of the Year sponsored by Gower College Swansea
- Casllwchwr Acrobatic Gymnastics Team
- Gower College Swansea’s South Wales Pro: Direct Football Academy
- Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr – Year 9 Rugby Team
- Junior Club or Team of the Year sponsored by Route Media
- Mumbles Rangers – Girls Section
- Rosehill Community Football Club
- Swansea Harriers – U17 female Cross Country Team
- Senior Club or Team of the Year
- Celtic Swords Fencing Club
- Pontarddulais Cricket Club
- West Swansea Hawks Ladies RFC
- Getting Swansea Active – Award
- Shelley Issac Clarke
- Sindhu Bhairavi Mahadeven
- Weixin Liu
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability sponsored by Stowe Family Law
- Charlie Knaggs
- Eleanor Organ
- William Read
- Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability
- Chloe Morgan
- Corey Cox
- Michael Jenkins
- Sportsperson of the Year sponsored by Andrew D’Auria Solutions Limited
- Benjamin Pritchard
- Lauren Bryant
- Michael Jenkins
- Lifetime Contribution to Sport sponsored by Andrew D’Auria Solutions Limited
- The Winner will be announced at the ceremony
- Special Recognition Award
- David Huxtable
- James Coyle King
- Peter Roberts
Craig Jones from headline sponsor, Freedom Leisure, and one of the shortlisting panel members said: “Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for the Swansea Sports Awards 2025! Freedom Leisure is very proud to be sponsoring the awards, and we’re excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of our local athletes, coaches, and volunteers at this year’s ceremony.”
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, 7pm on Thursday 2 April 2026 at the Brangwyn Hall.
