The Words on Women’s
Sports Awards.

The Words on Women’s Sports Awards is the first innovation from the newly-created Words on Women’s Sports Collective.

Initiated by award-winning author and journalist of the Guardian Suzanne Wrack and sports historian, writer and author Dr Carrie Dunn, the Words on Women’s Sports Awards has been established to spotlight the work of journalists covering all women’s sports. The awards are free to enter and you are welcome to enter multiple submissions into different categories.

Journalism has a critical role to play in the development of and growth of interest in women’s sports. Journalists covering women’s sports generally labour with little recognition or expectation of any recognition. Often working in inferior environments to those journalists covering men’s sports operate in, many have to advocate for adequate promotion, space, investment and commitment from their respective media organisations, all while providing high-quality, attentive and in-depth coverage. That is why the awards will not be a standalone event, or a stuffy sit-down meal, but will take place following workshops or other activities organised by the Words on Women’s Sports Collective, with the inaugural awards taking place on Wednesday 9 September at the end of the founding event of the Collective.
The awards are free to enter.

Submit your entry

Submissions close on Friday 14 August 2026

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We are not being prescriptive about what you submit to support your entry/nomination. Please supply what you feel is relevant (no more than three pieces of content or a 3-5 minute showreel). You can be creative in what you submit, if you’re a young/new journalist it might include feedback from editors or interview, or it could including viewing/engagement figures for a piece of work, for example. For the Lifetime Achievement award, please explain why said person is being nominated. For Photo of the Year, please submit one image.
If you would like to enter in multiple categories, please submit them separately. All awards are free to enter.
Good luck!

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