England Boxing Awards Nominations Now Open for 2026
April 23, 2026 | by Nabillah Akhtar
Nominations for the fourth annual England Boxing Awards are now open, celebrating individuals and clubs across the country who have gone the extra mile in making a positive impact within the amateur boxing community in 2026.
The prestigious event will take place on Friday 17th July at the Mercure St Pauls in Sheffield from 6pm.
This is a fantastic chance for us (as the National Governing Body) to recognise the inspirational work of people across the sport and celebrate or showcase their stories and achievements across a number of categories:
- Male Coach of the Year
- Female Coach of the Year
- Young Coach of the Year (under 30)
- Volunteer of the Year (non-coach/non-official)
- Male Official of the Year
- Female Official of the Year
- Young Official of the Year (under 30)
- Lifetime Achievement (25+ years contribution to amateur boxing)
- Community Club Impact
- Individual Member Impact
- Inclusivity Award
- Bout of the Year
- Best Boxer of the Year (male)
- Best Boxer of the Year (female)
You can nominate by clicking here.
To find out more about the process, we advise you to read the nominations criteria document, which can be found here.
The deadline for nominations is close of business on 22nd May 2025. Anything received by England Boxing after this date will not be considered.
The winners will be chosen by a panel which consists of five England Boxing sub-committee members (excluding Board members). They will shortlist no more than three nominees in each category to decide a winner from, who will then be announced on the night.
Keep in mind that winners are selected solely from your nominations, so don’t forget to submit your suggestions!
The recipient of the Mickey May Award will also be presented with their trophy at the prestigious event.
