Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams nominated for 2015 Laureus awards

The Laureus World Sports Awards celebrate top athletic feats each year. In 2015, excitement built around nominations announced in Shanghai.

Cristiano Ronaldo earned a spot for Sportsman of the Year. His stellar season with Real Madrid included scoring records and major trophies.

Serena Williams vied for Sportswoman of the Year honors. She dominated tennis, clinching her 19th Grand Slam title amid a remarkable comeback.

Other stars like Novak Djokovic and Germany’s World Cup team joined the list. The ceremony promised to honor inspiring global achievements.