Leeds Sports Awards will be taking place on Friday 17th March at New Dock Hall and it promises to be a special event.
The finalists have been announced for the 20th Annual Leeds Sports Awards to take place at New Dock Hall on Friday 17th March. After a record level of nominations, 51 finalists have been chosen, with World, European and National Champions amongst those short-listed including Georgia Taylor-Brown MBE, Tom Pidcock MBE, Hannah Cockroft OBE and Jack Laugher MBE. The finalists include a large number of individuals and teams who have been selected for the very first time.
The awards celebrate the sporting achievements of athletes of all ages and levels, coaches administrators, volunteers and the Community Champions, who kept their communities active during 2022. A new award, the Inclusivity Champion, has been introduced to recognise those organisations who have created and developed programmes to demonstrate that diversity is at the heart of everything they do.
In addition to the 16 awards, the highlight of the evening will be the Sporting Pride of Leeds Award sponsored by Leeds Beckett University. The winner of this award will be revealed on the night. Previous winners include Josh Warrington, Kevin Sinfield OBE and last year’s recipient, Rob Burrow MBE.
Peter Smith Chair of Sport Leeds said:
“The awards have grown from a small “invite only” ceremony to one of the highlights of the Leeds Sporting calendar with an attendance in excess of 600 expected for this year’s event. We look forward to celebrating the sporting successes and commitment of all those involved in sport across the city.”
The 2023 Leeds Sports Awards are delivered by Sport Leeds along with event partners Leeds City Council and Leeds Beckett University with the support of Leeds Trinity University, Leeds Sixth Form College and the University of Leeds.
Tickets for the event can be purchased from Leeds Ticket Hub via the link here: www.my.leedstickethub.co.uk The 2023 Leeds Sports Awards Finalists are:
Athletes of the City (Sponsored by Leeds Sixth Form College and Leeds Sports Connect
Sportsman:
Harry Brook
Jack Laugher MBE
Tom Pidcock MBE
Sportswoman:
Georgia Taylor-Brown MBE
Keely Hodgkinson
Lizzie Bird
Disability Sportsman:
Fin Tonner
James Simpson
Nathan Collins
Nick Leigh
Tom Halliwell
Disability Sportswoman:
Hannah Cockroft OBE
Jess Fullagar
Jodie Boyd-Ward
Kadeena Cox OBE
Zara Mullooly
Young Disability Sportsperson:
Lucas Town
Lydia Warner
Oliver Porter
Young Female Sportsperson:
Kidiest Hodgson
Leah Schlosshan
Scarlet Garland
Young Male Sportsperson:
Charlie Broome
Jake Passmore
Nathan Hampshire
Beacons of the City (Sponsored by Leeds Trinity University)
Active Schools:
Prince Henry’s Grammar School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Trinity Academy Leeds
Outstanding Service to Sport:
John Baron
Maggie Birkinshaw
Participation Coach:
Bob Jackson
Ghulam Rafique
Robyn ‘Bo’ Steward
Tris Spellacy
Participation Team/Club:
Holbeck Moor Football Club
Leeds Rhinos PDRL
Potternewton Park Rollers
Student Sport Champion:
Leeds Beckett American Football
Leeds Beckett Cricket Club
Leeds University Union Women’s Rugby Union Football Club
University of Leeds Fencing Club
Champions of the City
Inclusivity Champion:
Leeds Rhinos Foundation
Michael Melia
West Yorkshire Goalball Club
Inspirational Community Champion (sponsored by University of Leeds)
Danny and Louise Barnes
Joe Pickering
Limitless – Leeds Girls Can
Sam and Craig Gilmore
Performance Coach:
Adam Smallwood
Deanne Ward-Hopkins
Lois Forsell
Performance Team/Club:
Leeds Rhinos Under 18s Academy
Leeds Rhinos Women
Leeds/Bradford UCCE
