The shortlist of finalists has been confirmed for The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2024 in association with Citi.

There are eight contenders for the prestigious Sportswoman of the Year accolade.

The awards, now in their 37th year, have led the way in recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution made to sport by women at all levels, from elite to grassroots.

The public is able to vote for their winners via  www.sportswomenoftheyear.co.uk  

Voting is open until midday on Wednesday, November 27.

The full shortlist:

1.      The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year 2024

The ultimate accolade for your favourite sportswoman of this year

Georgia Bell, Athletics

Laura Collett MBE, Equestrian

Emma Finucane, Cycling

Keely Hodgkinson, Athletics

Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Athletics

Bryony Page, Gymnastics

Amber Rutter, Shooting

Dame Sarah Storey DBE, Cycling

2. Citi Disability Sportswoman of the Year 2024

The outstanding performer in a disability sport

Hannah Cockroft OBE, Para-athletics 

Sabrina Fortune, Shot Put

Charlotte Henshaw MBE, Swimming and Paracanoe

Lauren Rowles MBE, Rowing

Dame Sarah Storey DBE, Cycling

Maisie Summers-Newton MBE, Swimming

Sophie Unwin, Cycling

3. Young Sportswoman of the Year 2024

Nominees must have been 21 years old or younger on January 1, 2024

Sky Brown, Skateboarding

Cat Ferguson, Cycling

Phoebe Gill, Athletics

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, Diving 

Mika Stojsavljevic, Tennis

Bly Twomey, Para Table Tennis

4. Switzerland Tourism Team of the Year 2024

Celebrating the achievements of Britain’s successful collective efforts

GB Women’s Quadruple Scull: Lauren Henry, Hannah Scott, Lola Anderson, Georgie Brayshaw 

Red Roses: the England Women’s rugby union team 

GB Women’s Artistic Swimming: Izzy Thorpe, Kate Shortman 

Chelsea FC women’s team

GB Women’s 4x100m relay team: Dina Asher-Smith, Imani-Lara Lansiquot, Amy Hunt, Daryll Neita, Desiree Henry (heats), Bianca Williams (heats)

5. Sure Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year

For individuals who have actively engaged with different groups of people within their community through sport

Elaine Brown, Volleyball

Val French, Cycling

Rachel Mitchell and Karen McPherson, Football

Jayne Morris, Sailing

Anne Onwusiri, Rugby

6. The Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration

Recognising inspirational endeavour in honour of the late sports presenter Helen Rollason

The winner of this award will be revealed at the live awards ceremony on Thursday 23rd January 2025

This year, in a bid to keep the awards evolving and inclusive, several exciting new elements will be introduced. For the first time, the judging panel will feature male judges who have been ardent supporters and champions of women’s sports. 

In addition to the expanded judging panel, this year’s awards will cast a wider net across the sporting landscape, spotlighting a broader range of sports from elite to grassroots level. 

Ben Taylor, editor of The Sunday Times, said;

“These awards are a testament to the incredible achievements of women in sport over the past year. From world-class athletes who shone at global events like the Olympics, to champions on local pitches and courts, every nominee has made a significant impact. This year, we’re excited to expand the scope of the awards even further, ensuring that women’s contributions to sport at every level are recognised and celebrated.”

Previous winners of the coveted Sportswoman of the Year accolade include Eilish McColgan, Emma Raducanu, Dina Asher-Smith, Elise Christie, Sally Gunnell, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Denise Lewis, Dame Kelly Holmes, Zara Phillips, Victoria Pendleton, Christine Ohuruogu and Hollie Doyle. Mary Earps, the superstar goalkeeper from the Lionesses team at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, was crowned the 2023 Sportswoman of the Year last November.

This year’s judging panel includes household names and sportspeople:

The Sportswomen of the Year Awards are among the most prestigious and influential in the British sporting calendar and are supported by our partners at Citi.

Follow the latest news and get involved by following #SWOTY in the lead up to the Awards.