Loughborough College Affiliated Athletes in the Running for Regional Sports Awards

Loughborough College athletes and alumni are celebrating a year of outstanding achievements as teams and individuals affiliated with the College have been shortlisted for the 16th annual Charnwood Sports Awards. 

Taking place at Burleigh Court at the end of the month, the event celebrates outstanding sporting achievements, community sport, health and wellbeing initiatives, and the dedication of local volunteers, shining a spotlight on the people and organisations that make Charnwood a thriving sporting community.

Alumna Emily Newnham – who graduated from the College’s BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching degree earlier this year – is shortlisted in the Elite Sports Person of the Year category, alongside current degree level student and Paralympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Thomas Young.

For the Elite Team of the Year award, the College’s Women’s Rugby Academy was announced as a finalist, capping off an incredible year for the squad, who were crowned national champions at the Association of College (AoC) Sport National Championships earlier this year. 

Rounding out the nominations is the College’s FE Sport Department, who have made the shortlist for the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust Award for their ongoing commitment to charity and community outreach. Since the beginning of the year, the department has taken part in multiple fundraising activities, including raising a record-breaking £6,323 for local Special Named Fund, Samuel’s Promise. 

Danny Lee, Curriculum Manager for Sport at Loughborough College, shared his pride for all the nominees, stating: “These awards represent everything we believe in – celebrating hard work, dedication, and the positive impact sports can have on our community. We’re incredibly proud to see so many of our learners nominated, and it’s a testament to their commitment as well as the supportive environment created here at the College.”

Last year’s awards saw the College represented across three separate categories and five nominees, scooping three titles in the Junior Sportsperson, Senior Sportsperson, and Team of the Year categories.