# European city sports award nominations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-city-sports-award-nominations
> Updated: 2026-10-27T07:05:57.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Cities in Lithuania and Poland have opened nomination processes for local sports awards. 

In Kaunas, the city has invited residents to nominate athletes, coaches, teams, and rising stars for the tenth anniversary of the Kaunas Sports Awards. Winners will be chosen through public voting and a specialized commission, with a ceremony scheduled at the President Valdas Adamkus Athletics Arena. 

Similarly, Warsaw has opened nominations for the 27th edition of the Best Athletes of Warsaw plebiscite. Candidates can be submitted via electronic application for categories including Best Athlete of the Year, Best Athlete in Barrier-Free Sport, Coach of the Year, and Sporting Personality of the Year. A public internet vote will follow to determine the Most Popular Athlete of the Year and the Sporting Team of the Year.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Warsaw opens nominations for Best Athletes awards

Nominations for the 27th Best Athletes of Warsaw awards are open until November 15, with public voting to follow in late 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warsaw-opens-nominations-for-best-athletes-awards

### 2026-10-26: Kaunas invites nominations for 2026 sports awards

Kaunas is accepting nominations for its 10th annual sports awards, honoring athletes, coaches, and teams through November 6.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaunas-invites-nominations-for-2026-sports-awards

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Cite as: European city sports award nominations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-city-sports-award-nominations