SUBMISSIONS
The submissions for the 2025 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards are now open.
Welcome to the 23rd Annual Sports Book Awards campaign, celebrating the best in sports writing and publishing!
Eligibility
Publication Year: Books must be first published in the UK in 2024.
Exclusions: New editions of titles shortlisted in the 2023 awards are not eligible.
Please read the criteria and eligibility information before submitting.
Titles can be entered into multiple categories.
Timing
It is anticipated that the key winning titles in each of the relevant categories will be available in a paperback format for the winners campaign from the 1st May.
Submission Guidelines
Nominations:
Publishers are encouraged to assign one representative to manage nominations.
Categories:
A variety of award categories are available, with Golf Book of the Year newly introduced for 2025. This year, the awards are not partnering with the Football Writers’ Association for the Football Book of the Year category – please do submit titles directly to the award’s team.
Multiple Entries:
You can download the submission form below to enter multiple titles for consideration manually if that is easier than using the online form.
Consent Requirement:
Ensure that authors, illustrators, and contributors have provided their consent prior to submission.
Where to Send Books:
Please mail 1 copy of each submitted title to:
SBA C/O AGILE IDEAS
Studio 106, Leather Factory Studios
Brook Lane, Holt, BA14 6RL
Need Assistance?
For any questions, reach out to Katie at katie@agile-ideas.com.
Join us in recognising and celebrating excellence in sports writing. We look forward to your submissions!
Key dates:
Submissions close 17th January
Shortlist launch – 1st April TBC
Shortlist promotion – 1st April- 1st May
Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards ceremony & dinner – 1st May
Winners promotion – 2nd May – 15th June