CSSC Awards

Every year we recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment of our members and volunteers with the CSSC Awards.

Those who demonstrate particular strength and service to CSSC and their fellow members are nominated by their peers and chosen by the CSSC leadership team to join the shortlist in each award category. Winners of each category are treated to an awards ceremony where they are presented with awards, plaques, certificates or trophies in recognition of their service.

Nominate for the 2024 Awards

Find out more about the CSSC 2023 nominees and finalists.

CSSC Awards 2023

Nominations for the 2024 CSSC Awards are now closed.

Thank you to everyone who nominated.

Our volunteers work tirelessly to support CSSC in delivering an exceptionally high level of service and offers to our members. As such we are proud to honour those who share their time, passion and commitment with others. We are also immensely proud of our Area Associations and sportsmen and women who continue to raise the bar in performance.

If you know of a volunteer, sportsperson or Area Association which has gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional performance, please take the time to share their achievements and nominate them for an award to recognise their hard work and dedication.

View the CSSC Awards 2024 Nominees

Nominations close on Friday 27 September.

Newcomer of the Year Award

To recognise the achievements of new volunteers, we are introducing a brand-new award for 2023.
If you know of a new volunteer who matches the following criteria, please nominate them before 29 September.

A member who has started volunteering with CSSC since January 2023.
In any kind of volunteer role with any of our affiliated bodies, sports bodies or workplace associations.
Has influenced and supported change within the organisation with enthusiasm.
Someone who has made a difference to how members and volunteers engage with CSSC.
Has made a significant impact with their group in any of the following:

- Managed or arranged an activity or event increasing members or participation
- Influenced others positively increasing engagement with members/potential members.
- Demonstrated the CSSC values of Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, Social
- Embraced the CSSC ethos of "Supporting Life's True Champions"
- Ignited or inspired others to be involved

Award Criteria

The Hayward Trophy

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.

The Wellbeing Award

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.

The Russell Scott Award

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.

The Lord Turnbull Award (Volunteer of the 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 Newcomer Award

A brand-new award for 2023 to recognise the achievements of new volunteers who have made a significant impact on the organistion and how members and volunteers engage with CSSC.

The Innovation Award

The Innovation Award is presented to an association, club or individual 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

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.

The Merit Award

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 2023 CSSC Awards

The winners of the 2023 CSSC awards were announced on Friday 1 March at Grocers’ Hall in London.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees of the 2023 CSSC awards.

Well done to volunteers Hannah Waller and Shona Dixon for winning our newest award ‘Newcomer of the Year’ for their role in setting up CSSC’s first women’s rugby team.

View all CSSC Awards past winners

View all CSSC Awards 2023 Photos