{"id":26181,"date":"2026-07-23T08:58:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukactive.com\/?p=26181"},"modified":"2026-08-04T13:28:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T12:28:57","slug":"ukactive-awards-2026-finalists-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukactive.com\/cy\/news\/ukactive-awards-2026-finalists-unveiled\/","title":{"rendered":"Blwyddyn dorri record i Wobrau ukactive wrth i derfynolwyr 2026 gael eu datgelu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>After a record number of entries, star performers from across the UK physical activity sector have been named as finalists of the<a href=\"https:\/\/ukactive.com\/cy\/ukactive-awards\/\"> Gwobrau ukactive 2026<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ukactive Awards, proudly supported by headline sponsor the Swimming Teachers\u2019 Association (STA), celebrate the people, organisations and initiatives raising standards and driving positive change within the industry.<\/p>\n<p>The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony on Thursday 8 October at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham, bringing together sector leaders to recognise the industry\u2019s outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 190 entries covering 14 categories were submitted by organisations of all shapes and sizes across the private, public and independent sectors. The full list of finalists is available below.<\/p>\n<p>Among the existing awards, this year will see the inaugural Workplace Culture &amp; Initiative Award, which will recognise organisations that have delivered impactful workforce initiatives designed to improve the wellbeing and activity levels of their employees.<\/p>\n<p>The judging process for the awards has been led by Proinsight, an independent organisation which provides honest, impartial and objective feedback across all stages of the process to ensure each entry receives valuable outputs.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the awards ceremony are on sale <a href=\"https:\/\/ukactive.com\/cy\/ukactive-awards\/\">yma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>David Stalker, Chair of ukactive, said: <\/strong>\u201cThe ukactive Awards is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding people behind the growing success of the UK physical activity sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith a record number of entries this year, the competition is stronger than ever so huge congratulations to all our finalists.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We encourage all ukactive members to join us at the awards ceremony in October to see the winners and celebrate everyone helping to achieve our mission of more people, more active, more often.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dave Candler, CEO of STA, said: <\/strong>&#8220;Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for this year&#8217;s ukactive Awards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing recognised as a finalist is a fantastic achievement and reflects the commitment, innovation and passion that individuals and organisations across our sector continue to demonstrate every day.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As longstanding supporters and headline sponsors of the awards for a fourth year, STA is proud to celebrate the people and organisations making a positive difference through physical activity, education and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe wish all the finalists the very best of luck and look forward to joining the sector in recognising their achievements at the awards ceremony.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>ukactive would also like to thank this year&#8217;s Category Partners and Drinks Reception Partner for supporting this year\u2019s event. 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