Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards

The Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of sports people and sports clubs across the borough, and the invaluable contributions made by volunteers to maintain sport and physical activity.

Nominations for the 2026 awards closed on Monday 12 January 2026. All nominations will now be considered and shortlisted by an independent panel of judges.

R&B Sports Awards Ceremony

The awards evening will be held on Friday 6 March 2026 at the Reigate Manor Hotel. Those shortlisted for an award will be invited to the ceremony.

Finalists

Changing Lives Award Sponsored by YMCA East Surrey

• Jamie Lowe - Merstham Bees
• Lorcan Francis - Tadworth Drop-in Football
• Lorenc Perlesha - Red and Black Roots Albanian Association

Club of the Year Sponsored by GLL Better Leisure Centres

• Marlins Swimming Club
• Merstham Wildcats FC
• The Rascal Club
• Totally Mama

Coach of the Year Sponsored by Reigate Priory Cricket Club

• Claire Gardner - Max Force Trampoline Club
• Ray Harris – Redhill Squash Club
• Rehan Khaan – Redhill Boxing Club

Inclusive Sport Award Sponsored by PM Active

• Richard Feist
• Warren Clark Golfing Dreams

Junior Team of the Year Sponsored by RLM Locksmiths

• Merstham FC Sharks U14
• Merstham FC Tigers U10

Team of the Year Sponsored by Aberdour School

• Aerial Tumbling Club
• Reigate Priory Hockey Club Men's 1XI Team
• Woodmansterne Cricket Club Womens Team

Senior Citizen Award Sponsored by RETHINK

• Geoffrey Tozer - Ren Ryu Karate Club
• Simon Morris - Reigate Priory Cricket Club

Sports Person of the Year Sponsored by Run Reigate

• Andrew Jones - Max Force Trampoline Club
• Oscar Morrell - British Masters Athletics
• Tom Cope - South Park Reigate Juniors FC

Young Sports Person of the Year Sponsored by Little Kickers

• Addy Humphrey - Merstham Cricket Club
• Austin James Hunter - Reigate Priory Hockey Club
• Michael Maguire - Reigate Priory Athletics Club
• Oliver Darcy - Triathlete
• Oliver Williams - Max Force Trampoline Club

Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by Connick Tree Care

• Giti Zabiulla - Park Play, PlayLeader
• Jamie Lowe - Merstham Bees Football Team
• Liz Cargill - Horley Bowling Club

Young Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by Surrey Playing Fields

• Lucas Winstone - Max Force Trampoline Club
• Lucy Harvey - Westcroft Judo Club