22 Award Categories
From grassroots coaches to GB internationals, from club operators to content creators, retailers to sustainability leads, the 2027 awards cover every part of the UK padel scene.
The people on court
Inclusive Player of the Year
Celebrating a player who has excelled in the disability or inclusive game, on and off the court.
Female Player of the Year
The female athlete whose performances and consistency have stood out across the season.
Male Player of the Year
The male athlete whose performances and consistency have stood out across the season.
Rising Star of the Year (U18)
A player under eighteen whose progress this year points to a serious future in the sport.
Coach of the Year
The coach who has done most to develop players, whether at grassroots level or the top of the game.
Where the sport happens
Padel Club of the Year
The club setting the benchmark for facilities, programming and the community it has built.
Padel Operator of the Year
The operator running the strongest portfolio of venues, judged on growth, standards and player experience.
Court Installation & Construction Company of the Year
The builder whose courts and facilities have raised the standard of UK padel infrastructure.
The kit and the businesses behind it
Best Racket Brand
The racket brand British players rate most highly for performance, quality and value.
Best Apparel & Footwear Brand
The brand dressing the British game, judged on design, durability and how well it serves real players.
Best Technology Innovation
The product or platform doing something genuinely new for padel, from booking systems to on-court analytics.
Best Padel Retailer
The retailer offering the best range, advice and service to players across the UK.
Best Padel Holiday Provider
The operator turning padel into a trip worth taking, at home or abroad.
Growing the game
Community Initiative of the Year
The programme or project that has opened padel up to people who would not otherwise have played.
Content Creator of the Year
Recognising creativity, consistency and genuine storytelling in padel content.
Influencer of the Year
The voice whose reach and credibility have brought new people to the sport.
Podcast of the Year
The show that has kept the British padel conversation informed, honest and worth listening to.
Event/Tournament of the Year
The event that delivered the best competition and the best day out, at any level.
Beyond the scoreline
Sustainability in Padel Award
For the club, brand or project doing the most to reduce the sport’s environmental footprint.
Women’s Padel Trailblazer Award
Honouring someone who has broken new ground for women and girls in British padel.
Celebrity Padel Enthusiast of the Year
A public figure whose enthusiasm for padel has helped raise its profile.
Padel Ambassador of the Year
An individual or organisation that has championed the sport nationally or internationally.