It is quite simply one of the most celebrated awards of the year in the UK and now the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award nominees have been confirmed for 2023.
A staple of the British sporting calendar, the ceremony is set to take place in Salford on 19 December 2023, with the likes of Mary Earps, Frankie Dettori and Katarina Johnson-Thompson all in the frame to be awarded the trophy at the 70th BBC SPOTY event.
5. 2018 - Geraint Thomas
Cyclist Geraint Thomas was awarded the 2018 award after winning a number of races, including the Tour de France. Photo: Jeff Spicer
6. 2017 - Mo Farah
Runner Mo Farah was honoured with the award at the 2017 ceremony following his 10th world title and his retirement from the track. Photo: Gareth Cattermole
7. 2016 - Andy Murray
Scottish tennis star Andy Murray won his third BBC Sports Personality of the year award after his second Wimbledon title win in 2016. Photo: Julian Finney
8. 2015 - Andy Murray
Andy Murray won his second BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 2015 after his season saw him reach seven singles finals, winning titles at Munich, Madrid, Queen's and Montreal, while he won eight singles and three doubles rubbers to help lead Great Britain to the Davis Cup title for the first time in 79 years. Photo: Jordan Mansfield