Nominations are invited from those connected with Scottish Disability Sport for their annual awards ceremony, that will be presented at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 19 September 2026. It is important that there is a clear indication why the individual/group is being nominated.
There are 12 award categories, as listed below:
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- SDS Glasgow Trophy for Service to Sport – This award recognises individuals who have played an active role in the development of SDS in any capacity whatsoever. Length of service as an SDS volunteer is an aspect that has been taken into consideration in determining appropriate recipients in the past.
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- SDS Fife Trophy for Coach of the Year – This award recognises coaches who have played a significant role in supporting SDS members to achieve their full potential.
- Russell Hogg Trophy for Development Coach of the Year – This award recognises emerging coaches who have committed to supporting Scottish athletes and players with a disability.
- Findlay Calder Trophy for Athlete of the Year – Awarded to the athlete who has contributed most to disability athletics in the past year.
- Brian Dolan Memorial Trophy for Swimmer of the Year – This award is specifically for the swimmer who has contributed most to disability swimming in the past year.
- Angus Trophy – Awarded to the Sportsperson of the Year (excluding athletics and swimming).
- SDS Dedication to Boccia Award – A brand new award for 2026. This award is being introduced to recognise a player, coach, official or volunteer who has contributed significantly to the sport of boccia in the past year.Â
- Elspeth Watson Trophy – Awarded to an individual out with SDS who has contributed significantly to disability sport.
- Special Recognition Award – This award recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution in raising the profile of disability sport in Scotland.
- John de Courcy Trophy – This award is specifically for a talented newcomer.
- Janice Eaglesham Club of the Year Award – This award was introduced in 2020 and has been generously supported by Neil’s Wheels. It will be awarded to a sports club that has demonstrated a sustained commitment to the inclusion of participants and athletes with a disability.
- SDS Community Champion Award – Recognising an individual or organisation who has gone above and beyond to support the development of disability sport in their local community.
All nominations should be returned in confidence, before Monday 17 August 2026.
To submit, please fill out this form: Â https://tinyurl.com/fyf8c2xn
A list of former award winners can be seen on the website here: https://www.scottishdisabilitysport.com/sds-award-winners