We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Undeb Aber Celebrates: Sports Awards.
These awards recognise the contribution and commitment of individual students and student groups in enhancing the Aber university experience.
We would like to congratulate everyone who was nominated and those who made it to the shortlist. All the nominees should be proud of themselves for their outstanding achievements.
Here are the shortlisted candidates…
Welsh Culture Award (Joint Club & Soc Award)
- Netball
- Elizabethan Madrigal Singers
- Marine
- Special mention to... Harriers & Showdance
Sustainability (Cultural/Social, Environmental and Economic) Award (Joint Club & Soc Award)
- Aberystwyth Conservation Volunteers (ACV)
- Marine
- Showdance
- Special mention to... Phyte Club & Sailing
SPORTS AWARDS
Sports Personality of the Year
- Molly Bateson
- Arran Thorpe
- Maddy Flint
- Special mention to... Jade Guildford & Ffion Roberts
Sports Person of the Year
- Elis Evans
- Isaac Mignon Onfray
- Enya Daniel
- Special mention to... Henry Pulfer & Millie Gardner
Non‑BUCS Team of the Year
- Netball (3rds)
- Harriers
- Dance Sport
- Special mention to... Swimming & Tarannau Cheerleading
Most Improved Club of the Year
- Handball
- Canoe
- Men’s Basketball
- Special mention to... Boat Club & Swimming & Waterpolo
Committee Excellence Award
- Equestrian
- Caving
- Dance Sport
- Special mention to... Canoe & Showdance
BUCS Team of the Year
- Swimming & Waterpolo
- Equestrian
- Men’s Rugby Union
- Special mention to... Lacrosse & Tennis
Biggest Contribution RAG
- Showdance
- Equestrian
- Lacrosse
- Special mention to... Aber Pool & Tarannau Cheerleading
Club of the Year
- Harriers
- Lacrosse
- Dance Sport
- Special mention to... Men’s Rugby Union & Tennis
Varsity Team of the Year
- Grappling
- Men’s Rugby Union
- Handball
- Special mention to... Men’s Basketball & Women’s Football