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The Laureus World Sports Awards are awarded annually to sportspeople who have been outstanding during the previous year. The Laureus World Sports Awards were established in 1999 by Founding Patrons Daimler and Richemont and is supported by its Global Partners Mercedes-Benz, IWC Schaffhausen and Vodafone. The first gala was held on May 25, 2000 in Monte Carlo.

The selection process has two stages. First, a Selection Panel of the world's leading sports editors, writers and broadcasters from over 80 countries votes to create a shortlist of six nominations in each category. The voting process is monitored by independent auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Then the members of the Laureus World Sports Academy vote by secret ballot to select the Award winners.

The Media Selection Panel:

  • Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
  • Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
  • Laureus World Team of the Year
  • Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year
  • Laureus World Comeback of the Year

There are two categories voted for by Specialist Panels:

  • Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year, chosen by a panel of the world's leading alternative sports journalists, and
  • Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability, which is overseen by the Executive Committee of the International Paralympic Committee.

Three other honours are selected by the Founding Patrons and the Academy. These are the

  • Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Laureus Sport for Good Award
  • Laureus Spirit of Sport (since 2005)

presented at the Laureus Academy's discretion to people who have made an outstanding contribution to society through sport. The Academy can, if it wishes, also bestow additional Awards.

Each winner receives a Laureus statuette exclusively produced by Cartier. The universal nature of sport is celebrated by the representation of the five continents, which are engraved on the base. The statuettes are 30 cm high and weigh 2.5 kg. Each figure contains 670 g of solid silver with a 650 g gold finish base.

The 2007 gala was held on 2 April 2007 in Barcelona, Spain. King Juan Carlos I of Spain was the guest of honour. The 2008 awards were held on 18 February 2008 in the Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg, Russia, attended by President Vladimir Putin and hosted by Cuba Gooding, Jr.

The 2009 ceremony was cancelled by the Laureus Foundation and its partners due to the world economic crisis; the awards were presented to the winners individually at other events from May to June 2009[1]

The 2010 ceremony was held at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi on 10 March 2010, hosted by Kevin Spacey.[2]

The 2011 ceremony was held at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi on February 7 2011, Hosted by Kevin Spacey

[edit] Winners by category

The list of nominees are compiled by a selection panel that consists of top sports media journalists from countries across the globe. They are invited by the Laureus Foundation and nominate finalists in February each year.

[edit] Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year

Main articles: Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year and Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year
Year Sportsman Sportswoman
Name Sport Name Sport
2011 Spain Rafael Nadal Tennis United States Lindsey Vonn Alpine Skiing
2010 Jamaica Usain Bolt Athletics United States Serena Williams Tennis
2009 Jamaica Usain Bolt Athletics Russia Yelena Isinbayeva Athletics
2008 Switzerland Roger Federer Tennis Belgium Justine Henin Tennis
2007 Switzerland Roger Federer Tennis Russia Yelena Isinbayeva Athletics
2006 Switzerland Roger Federer Tennis Croatia Janica Kostelić Alpine Skiing
2005 Switzerland Roger Federer Tennis United Kingdom Kelly Holmes Athletics
2004 Germany Michael Schumacher Formula One Sweden Annika Sörenstam Golf
2003 United States Lance Armstrong Cycling United States Serena Williams Tennis
2002 Germany Michael Schumacher Formula One United States Jennifer Capriati Tennis
2001 United States Tiger Woods Golf Australia Cathy Freeman Athletics
2000 United States Tiger Woods Golf United States Marion Jones[nb 1] Athletics

[edit] Team of the Year

Main article: Laureus World Sports Award for Team of the Year
Year Team of the Year
Name Sport
2011 Spain Spain national football team Football
2010 United Kingdom Brawn Formula One Team Formula 1
2009 China China Olympic Team Olympics
2008 South Africa South Africa national rugby union team Rugby
2007 Italy Italy national football team Football
2006 France Renault Formula One Team Formula 1
2005 Greece Greece national football team Football
2004 England England national rugby union team Rugby
2003 Brazil Brazil national football team Football
2002 Australia Australian men's cricket team Cricket
2001 France France national football team Football
2000 England Manchester United Football

[edit] Breakthrough of the Year

Prior to 2007, this award was called Newcomer of the Year

Main article: Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year

[edit] Comeback of the Year

Main article: Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year

[edit] Sportsperson with a Disability of the Year

Main article: Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability

[edit] Action Sportsperson of the Year

Prior to 2007, this award was called Alternative Sportsperson of the Year

Main article: Laureus World Sports Award for Action Sportsperson of the Year

[edit] Lifetime Achievement Award

[edit] Spirit of Sport Award

[edit] Sport for Good Award

[edit] Awards by year

2011
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Rafael Nadal  Spain Tennis
Sportswoman of the Year Lindsey Vonn  United States Skiing
Team of the Year Spain National Football Team  Spain Football
Comeback of the Year Valentino Rossi  Italy MotoGP
Sportsperson with a Disability Verena Bentele  Germany Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing
Breakthrough of the Year Martin Kaymer  Germany Golf
Action Sportsperson Kelly Slater  United States Surfing
Lifetime Achievement Award Zinedine Zidane  France Football
Spirit of Sport Award European Ryder Cup Team  Europe Golf
Sports for Good Award May El-Khalil  Lebanon Founder of Beirut Marathon
2010
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Usain Bolt  Jamaica Athletics
Sportswoman of the Year Serena Williams  United States Tennis
Team of the Year Brawn Formula 1 Team  United Kingdom Formula One
Comeback of the Year Kim Clijsters  Belgium Tennis
Sportsperson with a Disability Natalie du Toit  South Africa Swimming
Breakthrough of the Year Jenson Button  United Kingdom Formula One
Action Sportsperson Stephanie Gilmore  Australia Surfing
Lifetime Achievement Award Nawal El Moutawakel  Morocco Track and Field
Spirit of Sport Award Dikembe Mutombo  DRC Basketball
Sports for Good Award
2009
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Usain Bolt  Jamaica Athletics
Sportswoman of the Year Yelena Isinbayeva  Russia Athletics
Team of the Year China Olympic Team  China Olympics
Comeback of the Year Vitali Klitschko  Ukraine Boxing
Sportsperson with a Disability Daniel Dias  Brazil Swimming
Breakthrough of the Year Rebecca Adlington  United Kingdom Swimming
Action Sportsperson Kelly Slater  United States Surfing
Lifetime Achievement Award no award
Spirit of Sport Award
Sports for Good Award
2008
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Roger Federer  Switzerland Tennis
Sportswoman of the Year Justine Henin  Belgium Tennis
Team of the Year South African rugby team  South Africa Rugby
Comeback of the Year Paula Radcliffe  United Kingdom Athletics
Sportsperson with a Disability Esther Vergeer  Netherlands Tennis
Breakthrough of the Year Lewis Hamilton  United Kingdom Formula One
Action Sportsperson Shaun White  United States Snowboarding/Skateboarding
Lifetime Achievement Award Sergey Bubka  Ukraine Athletics
Spirit of Sport Award Dick Pound  Canada World Anti-Doping Agency
Sports for Good Award Brendan Tuohy and Sean Tuohy  United States Basketball
2007
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Roger Federer  Switzerland Tennis
Sportswoman of the Year Yelena Isinbayeva  Russia Athletics
Team of the Year Italy national football team  Italy Football
Comeback of the Year Serena Williams  United States Tennis
Sportsperson with a Disability Martin Braxenthaler  Germany Skiing
Breakthrough of the Year Amélie Mauresmo  France Tennis
Action Sportsperson Kelly Slater  United States Surfing
Lifetime Achievement Award Franz Beckenbauer  Germany Football
Spirit of Sport Award FC Barcelona  Spain Football
Sports for Good Award Luke Dowdney  United Kingdom Boxing
2006
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Roger Federer  Switzerland Tennis
Sportswoman of the Year Janica Kostelić  Croatia Alpine Skiing
Team of the Year Renault F1 Team  France Formula 1 Racing
Newcomer of the Year Rafael Nadal  Spain Tennis
Comeback of the Year Martina Hingis  Switzerland Tennis
Sportsperson with a Disability Ernst van Dyk  South Africa Wheelchair Racing
Alternative Sportsperson Angelo d'Arrigo  Italy Aviation
Lifetime Achievement Award Johan Cruyff  Netherlands Football
Spirit of Sport Award Valentino Rossi  Italy Motorcycling
Sports for Good Award Jürgen Griesbeck Streetworldfootball
2005
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Roger Federer  Switzerland Tennis
Sportswoman of the Year Kelly Holmes  United Kingdom Athletics
Team of the Year Greece national football team  Greece Football
Newcomer of the Year Liu Xiang  China Athletics
Comeback of the Year Alessandro "Alex" Zanardi  Italy Car Racing
Sportsperson with a Disability Chantal Petitclerc  Canada Athletics
Alternative Sportsperson Ellen MacArthur  United Kingdom Yachting
Lifetime Achievement Award No award
Spirit of Sport Award Boston Red Sox  United States Baseball
Sports for Good Award Gerry Storey  United Kingdom Boxing (trainer)
2004
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Michael Schumacher  Germany Motor Racing
Sportswoman of the Year Annika Sörenstam  Sweden Golf
Team of the Year England rugby union team  England Rugby
Newcomer of the Year Michelle Wie  United States Golf
Comeback of the Year Hermann Maier  Austria Alpine Skiing
Sportsperson with a Disability Earle Connor  Canada Track and Field Athletics
Alternative Sportsperson Layne Beachley  Australia Surfing
Lifetime Achievement Award Arne Næss Jr.  Norway Mountaineer
Sports for Good Award Cricket
2003
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Lance Armstrong  United States Cycling
Sportswoman of the Year Serena Williams  United States Tennis
Team of the Year Brazil national football team  Brazil Football
Newcomer of the Year Yao Ming  China Basketball
Comeback of the Year Ronaldo  Brazil Football
Sportsperson with a Disability Michael Milton  Australia Alpine Skiing
Alternative Sportsperson Dean Potter  United States Speed Climbing
Lifetime Achievement Award Gary Player  South Africa Golf
2002
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Michael Schumacher  Germany Motor Racing
Sportswoman of the Year Jennifer Capriati  United States Tennis
Team of the Year Australian men's cricket team  Australia Cricket
Newcomer of the Year Juan Pablo Montoya  Colombia Motor Racing
Comeback of the Year Goran Ivanišević  Croatia Tennis
Sportsperson with a Disability Esther Vergeer  Netherlands Wheelchair Tennis
Alternative Sportsperson Bob Burnquist  Brazil Skateboarding
Sport for Good Award Sir Peter Blake  New Zealand Yachting
Lifetime Achievement Award Sir Peter Blake  New Zealand Yachting
2001
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Tiger Woods  United States Golf
Sportswoman of the Year Cathy Freeman  Australia Athletics
Team of the Year France national football team  France Football
Newcomer of the Year Marat Safin  Russia Tennis
Comeback of the Year Jennifer Capriati  United States Tennis
Sportsperson with a Disability Vinny Lauwers  Australia Paraplegic Sailing
Alternative Sportsperson Mike Horn  South Africa Equator Circumnavigation
Sport for Good Award Kip Keino  Kenya Athletics
Lifetime Achievement Award Sir Steve Redgrave  United Kingdom Rowing
2000
Category Winner Discipline
Sportsman of the Year Tiger Woods  United States Golf
Sportswoman of the Year Marion Jones  United States Athletics
Team of the Year Manchester United  England Football
Newcomer of the Year Sergio García  Spain Golf
Comeback of the Year Lance Armstrong  United States Cycling
Sportsperson with a Disability Louise Sauvage  Australia Wheelchair Athletics
Alternative Sportsperson Shaun Palmer  United States Multi-discipline
Sport for Good Award Eunice Kennedy Shriver  United States
Lifetime Achievement Award Pelé  Brazil Football

[edit] Laureus World Sports Academy Members

[edit] Active

The Academy was originally 40-strong, and as of early 2011, currently has 48 members. Those marked with an asterisk (*) after their names joined after the Academy was originally founded.

[edit] Deceased

[edit] Past members

[edit] See also

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ This was later reversed after Jones admitted using performance-enchancing drugs. No replacement winner has yet been named.

[edit] References

  1. ^ LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS 2009 - podcastjournal.net, April 16, 2009
  2. ^ http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/nadal-vonn-win-laureus-sports-awards/569245.html

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