AoS shortlisted for a 2022 SJA Sport for Social Change Award
Six community sport organisations shortlisted for prize at 2022 SJA British Sports Awards, with event to be held in London on 8 December; award is in its fifth year and is supported by Sport for Development Coalition; “the standard of entries was exceptionally high”, says SJA chair Ashley Broadley.
The award, which is supported by the Sport for Development Coalition, aims to highlight the amazing work of organisations across the UK that are using sport and/or physical activity to create a positive impact on local communities and individuals in need.
SJA Sport for Social Change award – Past Winners
- 2018: The Wave Project
- 2019: Salaam Peace
- 2020: Marcus Rashford; Lou Macari; Ebony Rainford-Brent; Dons Action Group
- 2021: The London Marathon
For the 2022 shortlist, a panel of judges including representatives from Sky News and the Press Association selected six projects based on criteria which included impact, reach, sustainability and innovation.
SJA chair Ashley Broadley said: “It was incredibly inspiring to hear and learn more about so many organisations in the UK that are using the power of sport to create a positive impact – especially in a cost-of-living crisis when we are in real need of innovative solutions to help people and places in need across the UK.
“The standard of entries was exceptionally high and deciding on a shortlist was no easy task. We applaud all of these organisations and the work they do.
“We are looking forward to inviting all of the shortlisted organisations to join us at the Awards on December 8th, when we will reveal the outright winner.”
Our entry:
Levelling the Playing Field
Levelling the Playing Field uses the power of sport and physical activity to engage and improve health and life outcomes for ethnically diverse children who are more likely to enter, or already involved with, the Criminal Justice System.
Levelling the Playing Field’s sports sessions are safe spaces for ethnically diverse children to build physical and mental health and a sense of belonging, access support from trusted adult role models, and build positive relationships with statutory agencies such as the police and youth justice services.