What are the REDs Awards?

The REDs Award Ceremony give us the opportunity to recognise the achievements of our student athletes at Bristol.

A Bristol RED and a Director's Award are the two of most prestigious sporting awards conferred by the University. Eligible students will have given outstanding performances on and off the pitch in their respective sports. Their achievements will place them at the pinnacle of their sport during their time at university.

Previous winners have gone on to achieve national and international recognition, winning Rugby World Cups and Olympic gold medals.

Award categories

Bristol RED Award

Awarded to students who have achieved success in representative sport, beyond University level. 

Bristol Director's Award

Awarded to students who have made a significant contribution to their clubs on and off field as well as having played at a consistently high level.

'We Are Bristol' Inclusivity Award

Awarded to a student, team or club that has pro-actively achieved a more inclusive environment and encouraged more members to participate, especially from under-represented groups. This could be in terms of competition, training, or social engagement. 

 'We Are Bristol' Wellbeing Award

Awarded to a student, team or club that has executed a project or idea with clear aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of club members and the #WeAreBristol community.

View the full list of award criteria.

2025 Winners:

RED Awards:
Lily Roberts - Hockey
Gabriel Mann - Rugby

Director's Awards:
Oli Evans - Hockey
Chloe Davies - Netball
Ryan Webb - Rugby
Skye Ayling - Rugby
Alex Matthews - Tennis
Ella Walker - Tennis
Leila Akhavan-Zanjani - Volleyball

Wellbeing Award:
Silver Singhvi - Korfball

Inclusivity Awards:
Race Inclusion Advocate Team

Coach of the Year:
Alan Tyer - Football

Join us at the REDs Awards

The Award Ceremony will be held in The Marquee at Goldney Gardens on Friday 16 May 2025. Doors will open from 5 pm and guests will enjoy arrival drinks and canapés on the lawn, before the formal award presentation takes place.

It’s an opportunity for sports people, coaches, family and friends to join together to celebrate the sporting success of our outstanding students.

To join us for this special event purchase your ticket.

Event schedule:

• Arrival time: 5 pm for a 5:30 pm start
• Refreshments: Arrival drinks and canapés (included in your ticket price)
• Award presentation
• Closing speeches will draw the evening to a close 8:30 pm and the bar will remain open until 11 pm

Celebrating our previous winners

With over 400 students being awarded the Bristol RED since 1979 there are many amazing winners to celebrate. Take a look at our previous winners.