Last week ukactive officially opened the entries for their annual awards, and timed the announcement to confirm that STA, for a second consecutive year, is the 2024 headline awards sponsor.

Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, said: “We are delighted to open the entries for this year’s ukactive Awards, as well as announcing the STA’s return as our headline sponsors as we head to the fantastic ICC in Birmingham to host our ceremony this October.

“Our members and partners have shown incredible strength and determination in the face of continued economic challenges, delivering some truly exceptional programmes and continuing to serve our communities to support more people to lead active, healthy lives.

“We encourage all of our members to get involved, recognise the great work of your teams and members, and be in with a chance of taking home the sector’s most prestigious prize.”

The ukactive Awards, which are held annually recognise all of the facilities, suppliers, operators, educational institutes, health practitioners, and large corporations that have demonstrated exceptional standards in driving forward the physical activity agenda.

Dave Candler, CEO of STA said: “The ukactive Awards are the most prestigious within the physical activity sector, and the STA is proud to once again be working in partnership with ukactive as headline sponsors in 2024.

“We’ve been lucky enough to be the recipient of a few ukactive awards over the last few years, so we understand how rewarding, and influential the awards are for the winners. It, therefore, feels good that we can play our part in celebrating all that is great about our fantastic industry again in 2024 – and in the process support a fantastic strategic partner.”

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*Entries must be submitted before Friday 24 May.