The 22nd edition of the
Leeds Sports Awards
was a truly special
celebration, held on
Thursday 15th May at The Carriageworks, Leeds.
A huge congratulations to all the incredible individuals, teams, and organisations recognised at this year’s Leeds Sports Awards. Your commitment to excellence and passion for sport truly reflect the spirit and strength of Leeds.
ATHLETES OF THE CITY
Sportsperson of the Year sponsored by Technogym
Winner - Georgie Brayshaw (MBE)
Winner - Katy Marchant (MBE)
Winner - Tom Pidcock (OBE)
Young Sportsperson of the Year by Technogym
Winner - Yaried Alem
Highly Commended - Amy Wright
Highly Commended - Matilda Potter
Disability Sportsperson of the Year by Technogym
Winner - Hannah Cockroft (CBE DL)
Winner - Kadeena Cox (OBE)
Young Disability Sportsperson of the Year by Technogym
Winner - Oliver Porter
Highly Commended - Lucas Town
BEACONS OF THE CITY
School Achievement of the Year sponsored by YPO Sports
Winner - St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Highly Commended - Dave Curtis
Student Sport Champion/s sponsored by Leeds Trinity University
Winner - Max Burgin
Highly Commended - Luke Whitehouse
Outstanding Sports Volunteer sponsored by Rosterfy
Winner - Fiona Croft and Becky Simmonds
Winner - Dr Ian Richards
Community Coach of the Year sponsored by Evans Homes
Winner - Charlotte Williams
Highly Commended - Elaine Brown & Pete Makowski
Community Club of the Year sponsored by Evans Homes
Winner - Crossgates Harriers
Highly Commended - Methley United AFC
CHAMPIONS OF THE CITY
Inspirational Community Champion/s sponsored by University of Leeds
Winners - Come Outside- Jovanni & Rob
Highly Commended - Anthony Hall
Performance Coach of the Year sponsored by Yorkshire Sport Foundation
Winner - Dave Murray
Highly Commended - Adam Smallwood
Highly Commended - Paul Moseley
Highly Commended - Rhys Davey
Performance Team/Club of the Year sponsored by Weetwood Hall Hotel
Winners - City of Leeds Diving Club
Highly Commended - Leeds Gymnastics Club
Sustainability Champion of the Year sponsored by Zoggs
Winner - K.E.E.P
Highly Commended - Yorkshire Cricket Foundation
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Sporting Pride of Leeds sponsored by First Direct Arena
James Simpson MBE
Posthumous Lifetime Achievement by Leeds City Council
Bob Pickles
Special Contribution sponsored by Leeds City Council
Joan Young
Lifetime Achievement sponsored by Leeds City Council
Gary Hetherington
The 2025 Leeds Sports Awards Winners
Congratulations to all our Winners and Highly Commended for this year’s Leeds Sports Awards!
A full list of this years winners can be downloaded here
Photo Gallery
Here are just a handful of photo's from the night -
the photo's can be viewed and downloaded here
Our Sponsors
Sports Leeds is proud to partner with our incredible sponsors who help drive sporting excellence in our community.
Interested in joining us? Download our sponsorship document to explore exciting opportunities.
Leeds City Council
Our main Leeds Sports Awards Sponsors
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Evans Homes
Sponsors of the Community Club and Community Coach Awards
Leeds Trinity University
Sponsors of the Student Sport Award
University of Leeds
Sponsors of the Inspirational Community Champions(s) Award
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Yorkshire Sport Foundation
Sponsors of the Performance Coach of the Year Award
Zoggs
Sponsors of the Sustainability Champion(s) Award
Technogym
Sponsors of the Athletes of the City Category
* Disability Sportsperson of the Year * Sportsperson of
the Year * Young Disability Sportsperson of the Year *
* Young Sportsperson of the Year *
First Direct Arena
Sponsors of the Sporting Pride of Leeds Award
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Rosterfy
Sponsors of the Outstanding Sports Volunteer Award
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Weetwood Hall Hotel
Sponsors of the Performance Club/Team Award
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YPO Sports
Sponsors of the School Achievement Award