And ex-Carlisle United manager Paul Simpson will be a guest speaker at the prestigious annual event at The Low Wood Bay Hotel, Windermere on November 24.
The awards recognise the outstanding talents, commitment and successes of teams and individuals who are involved in sport throughout the county.
They also highlight the dedication and commitment of the vast number of volunteers who make sport possible in Cumbria.
Many high-profile guest speakers have been attracted to the event and, this year, England Under-20s World Cup-winning manager Simpson will be involved. He became the first England boss to win a football World Cup since 1966 after defeating Venezuela 1-0 in the final in Korea in June.
“It’s a huge honour to be invited to celebrate all of the fantastic sporting achievements and great work done by many people across the county whether in a paid or voluntary capacity,” the Cumbrian said.
“It’s always great to come back to Cumbria. My career has taken me away for some time but it’s always a pleasure to come back home and catch-up with family and friends.
"I’m really looking forward to the night and sharing some of the many stories from my career.”
Last year, badminton star Lauren Smith, from Longtown, was named Cumbria Sports Personality of the Year.
The Performance Award for People with a Disability went to Maryport’s Simon Lawson, Cumbria’s sole participant in the Rio Paralympics. He competed in the men’s marathon.
There were many more awards given out for volunteering, coaching, services to sport, performance, teams and rising star performances.
Awards organisers Active Cumbria are asking clubs, governing bodies, sports fans, parents, coaches or teachers to submit their nominations for: finest individual achievement, best team achievement, best individual performance, extra dedicated service, best young talent, creating a legacy from London 2012, as well as in many other categories.
The deadline is October 20 and they can be made online at www.activecumbria.org/cumbriasportsawards.
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