Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of South Africa's athletes, teams and the people behind them.
The awards will celebrate excellence achieved throughout 2025.
Nominations close in
Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 23:59
About
The South African Sport Awards recognise and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of athletes, teams and sporting professionals who have made significant contributions to South African sport.
Honouring outstanding sporting achievement across every discipline, from grassroots to world stage.
Motivating the next generation of South African athletes to dream bigger and reach further.
Celebrating athletes of all codes, communities and backgrounds across the country.
Categories
The full list of categories and criteria is set out in the rulebook.
The top male athlete whose performances set the national standard this year.
The top female athlete whose achievements have lifted South African sport.
The team whose results and unity made the nation proud.
The coach who has made the greatest impact on athletes and teams.
A breakthrough athlete announcing themselves on the national stage.
Recognising excellence and achievement in disability sport.
Nominations
Five easy steps to submit your nomination
Go through the rulebook before completing the nomination form.
Select the appropriate award category for your nominee.
Prepare nominee details, a photo and any supporting letters.
Fill out the online nomination form with accurate information.
Review and submit your nomination before the deadline.
Need the rules first? Download the 2026 rulebook
Key dates
Now Open
Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 23h59
10 - 14 August 2026
22 August 2026
Sunday, 23 August 2026
Gallery
Highlights from previous SA Sport Awards ceremonies
Highlights
A look back at the biggest moments of awards night
Gallery
Get in touch
202 Madiba Street, Sechaba House, Pretoria
SportAwards@dsac.co.za
+27 12 234 5678