Annual Awards 2025
Nominations are invited from those connected with SDS for the following awards that will be presented at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 20th September 2025 at Forthstone, 56 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9EB. It is important that there is a clear indication why the individual/group is being nominated.
The Awards Panel will then meet to consider all applications and decide the winner for each category in advance of the presentations at the AGM on Saturday 20th September 2025.
A list of former award winners can be seen on our website here: https://www.scottishdisabilitysport.com/sds-award-winners/
All nominations should be returned in confidence, before Monday 18th August 2025, to:
Email – admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com
Alternatively, the Awards Nomination Form can be completed online here:
Online Annual Awards Nomination
The Annual Awards are as follows:
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.
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Russell Hogg Trophy (Development Coach of the Year)
This award recognises emerging coaches who have committed to supporting Scottish athletes and players with a disability.
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Findlay Calder Trophy (Athlete of the Year)
Awarded to the athlete who has contributed most to disability athletics in the past year.
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Brian Dolan Memorial Trophy (Swimmer of the Year)
This award is specifically for the swimmer who has contributed most to disability swimming in the past year.
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Angus Trophy
Awarded to the Sportsperson of the Year (excluding athletics and swimming).
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Elspeth Watson Trophy
Awarded to an individual outwith SDS who has contributed significantly to disability sport.
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Special Recognition Award
This award recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to raising the profile of disability sport in Scotland.
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John de Courcy Trophy
This award is specifically for a talented newcomer.
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Janice Eaglesham Club of the Year Award
This award is awarded to a sports club that has demonstrated a sustained commitment to the inclusion of participants and athletes with a disability.
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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.
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Gordon Brown Trophy – Athletes’ Athlete Trophy
Voted for separately by the participants and athletes. Voting details are sent directly to athletes.
Nominations for the SDS Annual Awards of 2025
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