CSSC Awards

Presented to the team who delivered the most impactful event of the year. Surprising and delighting an extensive number of attendees helping to either retain existing members or attract new ones.

Presented at the discretion of the Chair to recognise the achievements of either an individual, team, workplace, organisation or partner, that has delivered a truly inspiring and impactful event, activity or programme.

Awarded to a partner or supplier of an event, benefit or product, which has had a significant, positive impact on either the health, wellbeing or happiness of members.

For members, volunteers, volunteer groups, affiliated bodies, and workplace associations who have promoted, developed or introduced a wellbeing initiative, benefiting and adding value to CSSC membership. 

An early ambition of our founders was to realise CSSC Area Associations in towns and cities across the UK. In 1934 Sir Russell Scott KCB, whose involvement dated back to the early days of CSSC, presented this award to be given to the area association with the best all-round record in a particular year.

Former CSSC Chairman Lord Turnbull KCB CVO donated and first presented the award in 2007. The award recognises the CSSC volunteer who has made the most outstanding contribution to CSSC in a single year. 

The Innovation Award is presented to any CSSC member, association, club or volunteer that has introduced a new project or initiative which has had a substantial and positive impact on either CSSC or our members.

The Sportsperson Award was introduced in 2015 to recognise a member who has made a significant impact on CSSC activity and sport, either as a player or a volunteer in one particular year, or over a number of years. 

Introduced by former CSSC Chairman, Sir Richard Hayward CBE, in 1978 to recognise CSSC volunteers who have shown highly meritorious service over a sustained period of time and made a significant impact in one or more areas.  

The winner of this award will have shown unwavering dedication to CSSC; be it through their chosen sport, club, association or team, or indeed a combination. Be known and recognised within CSSC as having made a real difference to CSSC’s effectiveness through their persistent hard work, integrity and endeavour. 

Introduced in 2023, this award recognises the achievements of new volunteers who have joined within the year and who have made a significant impact on the organisation and how members and volunteers engage with CSSC.

Every year since 1992, the Hayward Trophy has been awarded to the national sports association or national sports organiser that has achieved the most for its activity and membership in that year.