Sport Birmingham are proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Community Celebration Awards, recognising the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations that have made a positive impact on our community through sport and physical activity.
From hundreds of inspiring nominations, our expert panels have selected 30 finalists who will be honoured at the awards evening on November 21st at Edgbaston Stadium. A special thanks to our dedicated staff, Board members, and external partners (The Active Wellbeing Society, British Blind Sport, Access Sport, United By 2022, and CIMPSA) for their invaluable expertise in selecting these deserving finalists.
Dan Smith (Business Development Manager) looks forward to the event:
I’m genuinely inspired by the incredible work of our finalists for the Community Celebration Awards. These individuals and organisations demonstrate the positive impact sport and physical activity have on our communities, often transforming lives and creating lasting change. Each finalist reflects dedication, resilience, and the spirit of collaboration, values that drive our work forward. We’re excited to come together on the 21st of November at Edgbaston Stadium to celebrate their achievements and thank our sponsors and partners for helping make this event a reality.
Without further ado, here are the finalists for the Community Celebration Awards:
Community Impact Award (sponsored by StreetGames UK):
- Alvechurch Football Club
- BBX Fitness
- Our Community Foundation
Innovation and Creativity Award (sponsored by Mills and Reeve):
- Birmingham Newman University
- InUnity
- Pitch 2 Progress
Partnership Award (sponsored by Play Innovation):
- Saheli Hub and Edgbaston Priory
- Our Community Foundation
- Volunteer it Yourself
Education Award (sponsored by Birmingham City University):
- Coach Core
- Paget Primary School
- Spark Active
Sport for Good Initiative Award (sponsored by Gowling):
- Coach Core
- InUnity
- Midland Mencap – Parkride
Outstanding Volunteer Award (sponsored by United By 2022):
- Helen Ogbourn
- Shahid Khan
- Yusra Qasem
Leadership Award (sponsored by Vision for All):
- Alison Mapp
- Haroon Hussain
- Mick Sherratt
Young Achiever Award (sponsored by University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness):
- Khiaan-Paul Schild
- Romay Francis
- Zain Khan
Inspirational Story Award (sponsored by Fit Fast Academy):
- Malikah Khan
- Olaolu Erinfolami
- Zain Khan
Inclusion Award (sponsored by National Grid):
- Jamila Bi
- Layla Banaras
- Sarah Lilly
Congratulations and good luck to all of the finalists on the night!
