BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Nominees, Voting & How to Watch

celebrating Sporting Excellence: A Guide to the Upcoming Awards

The world ⁤of sports is filled with incredible achievements, inspiring stories, and unforgettable moments. This year’s awards ceremony promises⁤ to be‍ a celebration of just that, recognizing ⁢outstanding contributions across a diverse range of⁣ disciplines. Let’s take a closer⁢ look at the nominees and how you can participate in honoring these remarkable athletes and teams.

Sports Personality of the Year: The Contenders

This ⁣is arguably the most⁤ prestigious award of the evening,⁤ recognizing the athlete who has most captured the nation’s imagination with their performance. Several extraordinary individuals are in the⁤ running this year.

Here’s a rundown of the nominees:

* ‍Mariona Caldentey ⁣(football)
* Terence Crawford ‍(boxing)
* armand Duplantis ‍(athletics)
* Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (athletics)
* Shohei Ohtani (baseball)
* Mohamed Salah (football)

Each ⁤athlete⁣ has demonstrated incredible skill and dedication throughout the year, making this a particularly competitive category.

Recognizing resilience: The Helen Rollason Award

Beyond athletic prowess, the Helen Rollason Award acknowledges⁣ those⁤ who have overcome⁣ significant adversity to achieve⁢ sporting success. This award isn’t decided by public vote. Rather, a panel of‍ senior⁣ figures from the ‍sporting world will‍ carefully consider the ⁣nominees and select the ⁤recipient.

Rising Stars: Young Sports Personality of the Year

The future ⁣of sport looks luminous, and the Young Sports Personality of the Year award shines a spotlight on the next generation of talent. Nominees must be 18 or under as of january ⁢1, 2025.

This year’s nominees include:

* Michelle⁣ Agyemang (football)
* Luke Littler (darts) – Notably, ⁢he’s also nominated for the main‍ Sports Personality‍ award!
* Davina Perrin⁤ (cricket)

These young athletes have already ⁢demonstrated exceptional potential, and it’s exciting ⁤to imagine what they will achieve in the years to come.

Team Triumph: Team of the Year

Sport isn’t ‍always an individual pursuit. The Team of⁢ the Year award celebrates ⁣the power of collaboration and collective achievement. This year’s nominees represent some⁢ truly inspiring⁢ team performances:

* ⁣ england ⁣women’s football ⁢team
* England women’s rugby union team
* European ryder⁢ Cup team

Each team has captivated audiences with their skill, ⁢determination, and ‍teamwork.

A Lifetime of Dedication: Lifetime Achievement Award

Sometimes, it’s important to pause and recognize⁣ a career of sustained excellence. The lifetime ⁢Achievement Award honors⁢ an individual who has made an indelible mark on their sport.⁤ This year, that honor⁤ goes to thierry⁢ Henry, a football icon ‍whose ⁢impact extends far beyond the pitch.

How Can You Get Involved?

Your⁢ voice matters! Here’s how you ⁤can participate‍ in the awards:

* Sports Personality ‍of the Year: Public voting opens during the live show on ‍Thursday. You’ll ⁤need a BBC account to cast your vote online ‍at bbc.co.uk/sport/sports-personality.
* Team of the Year: Voting is currently open and will close during the awards show on December 18th.
* World Sport Star of the Year: Voting for this award has already closed (December 14th).
* helen Rollason & Young Sports Personality: These awards are decided by expert panels.

Who Will Be⁣ Hosting?

Get ready to enjoy a‍ fantastic evening with‍ a familiar and talented trio. Gaby Logan, Clare Balding, and Alex ⁣Scott will be leading the broadcast, bringing their expertise and enthusiasm to the event.

This awards ceremony is more than just a celebration of athletic achievement; it’s ‍a testament to the power of sport to inspire, unite, and overcome ‍challenges. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!