Shortlist announced for The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2023 in association with Citi

The shortlist of finalists has been confirmed for The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2023 in association with Citi.

There are seven leading contenders for the prestigious Sportswoman of the Year accolade.

The awards, now in their 36th 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 October 25, 2023

1. The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year 2023

The ultimate accolade for your favourite sportswoman of this year

Mary Earps, Football

Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Athletics

Helen Housby, Netball

Tammy Beaumont, Cricket

Hannah Cockroft, Para-athletics

Chantelle Cameron, Boxing

Rosalind Canter, Equestrian

2. Young Sportswoman of the Year

Nominees must have been 21 years old or younger on January 1, 2023

Mia Brookes, Snowboarding

Penny Healey, Archery

Alice Capsey, Cricket

Emma Finucane, Cycling

Abbi Pulling, Motorsport

Sophie Locking, Equestrian

3. Citi Disability Sportswoman of the Year

The outstanding performer in a disability sport

Hannah Cockroft, Para-athletics

Suzanna Hext, Swimming

Sophie Unwin, Cycling

Emma Wiggs, Canoeing

Claire Cashmore, Swimming

Phoebe Paterson Pine, Archery

4. Team of the Year

Celebrating the achievements of Britain’s successful collective efforts

England Football

England Netball

England Rugby

England Cricket (Ashes team)

Team GB Cycling pursuit

British Eventing

5. Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year

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

Aimee Rees, Cricket

Annie Zaidi, Football

Lisa Dickinson, Paddlesport

June Kelly, Football

6. Changemaker Award

Celebrating those who have inspired others and used their platforms to create change

Tess Howard, Hockey

Black Girls Ruck, Rugby

Stephanie Carlin, Motorsport

Lisa Wainwright MBE, Sport and Recreation Alliance

Phoebe Schecter, American Football

7. 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 November 2.

Ben Taylor, editor of The Sunday Times, said;

“For more than 36 years The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards have played their part in promoting the remarkable achievements of incredible female athletes. With women’s sport having gone from strength to strength in 2023, illustrated by record-breaking viewing and attendance figures for a number of sports, including football, rugby union and cricket, we look forward to celebrating those who have made their mark both at elite and grassroots level in the past 12 months, both in the paper and at our awards ceremony on November 2.”

From the long-list of nominations from the public, a panel of leading women from the world of sport and journalism selected this year’s shortlist. 

The public can vote for their winners until October 25. The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony on November 2.

Previous winners of the coveted Sportswoman of the Year accolade, include Emma Radacanu, Eilish McColgan, Dina Asher-Smith, Elise Christie, Sally Gunnell, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Denise Lewis, Dame Kelly Holmes, Zara Phillips, Victoria Pendleton and Christine Ohuruogu and Hollie Doyle. Eilish McColgan, the 2022 Commonwealth Games 10,000 metres champion, was crowned the 2022 Sportswoman of the Year last November.

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.