Longford Leader Sports Star Awards 2026 award categories and how to nominate

At the launch of the 2026 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, at Áras an Chontae were l to r; Longford Leader Sports Editor Padraic O'Brien, Longford Leader Advertising Executive Audrey Moorhead, Longford County Council Chief Executive Samantha Healy, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Gerry Hagan, Longford Sports Partnership Coordinator Sarah Mulligan, Longford Sports Partnership Chairperson Tony Headon, Longford County Council Senior Executive Officer Ciaran Murphy and Longford Sports Partnership Programme Manager Donal Mulligan | Picture: Shelley Corcoran

placeholder image — At the launch of the 2026 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, at Áras an Chontae were l to r; Longford Leader Sports Editor Padraic O'Brien, Longford Leader Advertising Executive Audrey Moorhead, Longford County Council Chief Executive Samantha Healy, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Gerry Hagan, Longford Sports Partnership Coordinator Sarah Mulligan, Longford Sports Partnership Chairperson Tony Headon, Longford County Council Senior Executive Officer Ciaran Murphy and Longford Sports Partnership Programme Manager Donal Mulligan | Picture: Shelley Corcoran

2026 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, will be presented at a gala presentation function in the Longford Arms Hotel on Friday, November 27 at 8pm

The Longford Leader and Longford Sports Partnership encourages people to nominate the achievements of our talented sports people over the past year. These people are leaders in their chosen sport and without realising it, are inspiring others to get involved.

Sports Star Nomination Form 2026 | Longford Live

The public are invited to submit your nominations for the 2026 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, via email to [email protected]

When submitting your nomination, clearly state the nominees name, club and sport and outline the reasons for the nomination.

If you don’t have access to email, don’t worry, as nominations can also be posted to Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, Longford Leader, Market Square, Longford N39 KN82.

Please note that the closing date for submission of nominations is 10am on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Ten award recipients will be selected from the nominees submitted by the public and we are also seeking nominations for the following five awards;

* Hall of Fame Award (Exceptional Service to Sport)

* Club Volunteer of the Year Award

* Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award

* Sports Ability Award

* Team of the Year Award

These categories reflect the values at the heart of Longford Sports Partnership: participation, inclusion, and community. Sport should be open to everyone - regardless of age, background, or ability. Recognising those who break down barriers and build up others is central to our mission.

A selection committee will adjudicate on the nominations.

Each of the winners will be presented with a memento in recognition of their achievement at a gala presentation function in the Longford Arms Hotel on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 8pm and they will also be in the running for the coveted title of Overall 2026 Longford Leader Sports Star of the Year.

There is a vast array of vibrant and well organised sporting clubs and groups across county Longford and you can be sure that the selection committee for the Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, will take note of all achievements, whether it is in Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing, Community Games, Cricket, Cycling, Equestrian events, GAA (Gaelic Football & Hurling), Golf, Motor Sport, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Triathlon or Water Sports, into consideration when they sit down and complete their deliberations ahead of the gala awards dinner.