Celebrating the very best
of Leeds sport.
Congratulations to the
Leeds Sports Awards 2026 finalists.
FINALISTS
We are delighted to reveal the finalists for the Leeds Sports Awards 2026 – a celebration of the outstanding individuals, clubs and organisations that make sport in our city so special.
The winners will be announced at a special awards evening on Thursday 14th May, where we will come together to recognise and celebrate the achievements of those who go above and beyond in sport across the city.
ATHLETES OF THE CITY
Sportsperson of the Year
Jake Connor
Luke Whitehouse
Samuel Lawman
Disability Sportsperson of the Year
Charlie Welsh
Dan Bell
Hannah Cockroft CBE DL
Young Sportsperson of the Year
Daniel Ransom
Felix Wheeler
Gabriel Shepherd
Gina Bene-Hamill
Young Disability Sportsperson of the Year
Oliver Burrows
Oliver Porter
BEACONS OF THE CITY
School Achievement of the Year
Freya Bignell
Pete McQuillen-Strong
Shakespeare Primary School
Outstanding Sports Volunteer
David Saul
Laura Love
Community Club of the Year
Drighlington A.R.L.F.C.
Leeds ParkyPING!
Rodley Cricket Club
Community Coach of the Year
Jordan Gabbidon
Liam Stanhope
Mark Ramskill
Student Sport Champion/s
Abigail Hallam
Leeds Beckett University Rugby League 1st Team
CHAMPIONS OF THE CITY
Inspirational Community Champion/s
Clarrie Ramsden
Cross Flatts FC
Ubaid Hussain
Sustainability Champion of the Year
Chevin Chase
Hunslet Club
University of Leeds Surf Club
Performance Team/Club of the Year
Leeds Gymnastics Display Team
Leeds Knights
New Farnley CC
Performance Coach of the Year
Jamie Fowler
Paul Moseley
Rob Mackenzie
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