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Disability Sport Wales Awards
The Disability Sport Wales Awards are a chance to celebrate amazing Welsh successes across the spectrum of para and inclusive sport.
Winners of the 2022 Awards will be announced during an online broadcast at 7pm on June 24th 2022.
Emerging Athlete of the Year Award
This award recognises the outstanding achievement of an emerging athlete during 2021/22. This category is restricted to athletes who have made a break-through in 2021 which may include achieving selection to a Welsh or UK National Governing Body squad or team. The winner of this Award also receives the Gareth John bursary to support their progression toward future successes.
Athlete of the Year Award
This award recognises the outstanding achievement of an Athlete of the Year during 2021/22. This category is restricted to athletes who have competed at a Paralympic, World, Deaflympic, Special Olympic, INAS, European or Commonwealth Games during 2021 or a season ending in March 2022.
insport Award
This award recognises the outstanding achievement of an inclusive Club, Organisation or programme during 2021/22. The organisation will demonstrate commitment to, and growth around the principles of inclusion while working towards one of the insport programmes to increase the opportunities to disabled people.
Inspiring My Journey Award
The Inspiring My Journey Award is designed to recognise the achievements of an individual, and reward the people who've inspired them. Someone who has experienced success (at any level) within their sport or activity can say thank you to up to five people who have played a significant role in their journey.
Learn more about the individual categories, who is eligible, and by what criteria they are assessed: