| The Telegraph Sports Book Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | British sports books |
| Sponsored by | The Telegraph |
| Country | England |
| Hosted by | National Sporting Club |
| First awarded | 2019 |
| Last awarded | Active |
| Website | https://sportsbookawards.com/ |
The Sports Book Awards (previously National Sporting Club Book Awards then Telegraph Sports Book Awards) is a British literary award for sports writing. It was first awarded in 2003 as part of the National Sporting Club. Awards are presented in multiple categories. Each category is judged by one of: sports writers and broadcasters, retailers and enthusiasts. The winners from each category are then opened to public vote through a website to choose an overall winner. The other major sports writing award in Britain is the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.
The award was founded by David H. Willis.[1]