TAFi Awards · Nominations 2026

Put someone forward.

The TAFi Awards exist because of the people quietly holding community athletics together. If you know one of them, a coach, an official, a volunteer, an athlete, then this is where their story starts.

NOMINATIONS CLOSED!

Nominations open
12 August 2026
Nominations close
28 September 2026
Ceremony
29 October 2026

How it works?

We are inviting athletes, coaches, clubs, and supporters across the UK & Ireland to nominate for free, those whom you believe deserve recognition to recieve one of our prestigious inclusion awards.

A celebration of the track and field community's commitment to inclusion, recognising outstanding contributions, nominated by athletes, coaches, and organisations, and voted for by the public.

Track and Field Inclusion Award are a celebration of the track and field community’s commitment to inclusion, nominated by athletes, coaches, and organisations, and voted for by the public.

With a number of awards to win spanning athletics clubs, coaching excellence, adaptive sports, community outreach, youth development, diversity initiatives and more, these awards recognise those who are championing inclusivity and accessibility in track and field through dedication, innovation and positive change.

The awards are community-founded and publicly voted, combining recognition of excellence with broad community participation.

The Track and Field Inclusion Awards are brought to you by TAFi Awards and are in partnership with UK Athletics and The Voice Newspaper. Nominations and voting of the Awards Ceremony is open to all.

The process

Four steps. About ten minutes.

01
Choose a category

Pick the award that best fits the person or programme you're putting forward. If you're unsure, our team will help re-route the nomination.

02
Tell their story

In your own words, share what they've done, who it has affected, and why it matters. Specific moments, quotes and numbers matter more than job titles.

03
Provide context

A link, a photograph, a supporting voice, anything that helps our judging panel see the impact beyond the paperwork.

04
Submit & confirm

Once we close this stage the shortlists are announced on 29 September 2026 and voting proceeds, ahead of the ceremony on 29 October.

Why get involved

Athletics in the UK has incredible potential, but systemic barriers prevent many from participating, excelling, and leading.

1. Submit Nominations: 12th Aug – 28th September 2026
Self-nominations and nominations of others welcome – for free – across all our awards categories!
OPEN NOW
2. Public Vote: 29th September - 8th October 2026
Public vote to vote for the winners out of the Top 3 Nominees (voting is free)
3. Judging: 9th - 16th October 2026
An expert committee comprising inclusion specialists and athletics professionals will provide oversight throughout the voting process, maintaining transparency and fairness. The awards remain public-driven, with our panel ensuring smooth operations and equal opportunity for all participants.
4.TAFi Awards Celebration: 29th October 2026
Join us as we reveal the winners at TAFi Awards Ceremony on 29th October at Premium venue in Central London.

Date: Thursday 29th October 2026

Location: Central London

Capacity: 200 guests

Dress Code: Whatever makes you feel fabulous
2026 Ceremony

29 October 2026 · London.

A national evening bringing together athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, clubs and partners from every corner of inclusive athletics.

01
Athlete of the Year (Male/Female)
02
Para-Athlete of the Year (Male/Female)
03
Breakthrough Young Star of the Year (Male/Female)
04
Coach of the Year
05
Technical Official of the Year
06
Unsung Hero Award
07
Lloyd Cowan Bursary Award
08
TAFi Recognition Award
What we look for

Impact over
accolades.

Inclusion in practice

Concrete actions that opened the sport to people who might otherwise never have set foot on a track.

Community consequence

The knock-on effect on athletes, families, clubs, schools, recognition of change beyond a single result.

Quiet consistency

Years, not moments. The unglamorous, repeatable work that holds a sport together.

A story worth telling

Something that will move a room of strangers. Detail beats superlatives.

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