EThekwini Municipality will host its inaugural edition of eThekwini Sports Awards, a platform aimed at recognising and celebrating athletes, coaches, administrators, teams, and individuals who have excelled in sports and contributed significantly to the development of sport within the city.
As part of this exciting initiative, the Municipality is officially opening the call for nominations for outstanding sports personnel within eThekwini municipal area. Nominations are now open and will close on 15 May 2026.
The City is inviting residents, sports organisations, schools, clubs, and community structures to nominate deserving individuals and teams who have demonstrated excellence, dedication and exceptional performance in their respective sporting codes. Nominees must be based in eThekwini or have made a significant impact within the city’s sporting landscape.
The Sports Awards will consist of the following categories: Sport Federation of the year, Technical Official of the year, District Sport Confederation, Recreation Program of the year, Grass root Program of the year, Volunteer of the year, Coach of the Year, Junior Sportsperson of the year, Sportsperson of the year with disability and the Sportsperson of the year.
These awards form part of the Municipality’s ongoing commitment to promote sports as a powerful tool for social cohesion, youth development, healthy lifestyles, and economic growth.
Nomination forms are available at Delta Towers 6th floor, Dr Pixley ka Seme Street or on the eThekwini Municipality website: www.durban.gov.za.
EThekwini Sports Awards will be a flagship event on the city’s calendar, reinforcing Durban and eThekwini’s reputation as a leading destination for sport and excellence.
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