British Sports Book Awards
ぶりてぃっしゅ・すぽーつ・ぶっく・あわーど
A literary award targeting sports books in the UK. Winners are selected across multiple categories, with the overall winner determined by public vote from category winners.
Sports booksAutobiography/BiographyFootball (Soccer)CricketRugbyHorse racingCyclingGolfMotorsportsIllustrated/Photo booksNew writerPublicity/CampaignRetailer awardOutstanding sports writingLifetime achievement award
- Established
- 2003
- Organizer
- National Sporting Club
- Category
- Nonfiction and Documentary Literature
- Selection Method
- Open call
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around May–June
- Status
- Active
Description
Sports Book Awards (formerly: National Sporting Club Book Awards / Telegraph Sports Book Awards) is a UK literary award for sports books launched in 2003. Best works are selected in each category, and the overall winner is decided by public web voting on category winners. Judging is handled by sports journalists, broadcasters, retailers, enthusiasts, etc., with sponsors and organizers varying yearly.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Awards in each category (trophy and recognition), plus overall award selected by public vote from category winners. Publishing and promotion opportunities may be provided for winners.
- Category awards
- Overall award (public vote)
- Recognition at award ceremony
- Promotion opportunities for publishers
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category judging (primary) | Panels of sports journalists, broadcasters, retailers, enthusiasts, etc., for each category | — | Category winners are often announced on the official website |
| Overall selection (public vote) | Overall winner determined by public web voting on category winners | — | Overall winner announced on official website and at award ceremony |
Category judging (primary)
Judges
Panels of sports journalists, broadcasters, retailers, enthusiasts, etc., for each category
Announcement
Category winners are often announced on the official website
Overall selection (public vote)
Judges
Overall winner determined by public web voting on category winners
Announcement
Overall winner announced on official website and at award ceremony
Criteria
- Quality of writing style and prose
- Originality and novelty
- Depth and accuracy of research
- Storytelling (ability to engage readers)
- Contribution to the sports field
Application Tips
Dos
- 出版社やエージェントと連携して正式にノミネートする
- 編集と校正を徹底して作品の完成度を高める
- 独自性とリサーチの裏付けを明確に示す
- 受賞時のプロモーションを見据えた広報計画を用意する
Don''ts
- 誤字脱字や不正確な事実を放置する
- 応募要項に従わない形式で提出する
- 裏付けのない断定的な主張を多用する
From Judges
- 強いストーリーテリングと明確な筆致を重視する
- 独自の視点と徹底したリサーチが評価される
- 読者を引き込む構成と編集の完成度が重要
Related Awards
- William Hill Sports Book of the Year
- Telegraph Sports Book Awards (former name)
- Other UK sports book related awards