Celebrating excellence in disability sport across Yorkshire

The Disability Sport Yorkshire Awards 2026 brought together athletes, volunteers, coaches, organisations and supporters from across the region for an inspiring evening of recognition and celebration.

Nominees, guests and supporters gathered at the  Centenary Pavilion at Elland Road for a three-course dinner, guest speaker and the presentation of eleven awards.

The guest speaker was Roy Turnham, Blind Paralympian and Captain of the England Blind Football Team

Each year the awards honour the individuals and teams who are helping to make Yorkshire the best place in England for disabled people to get involved in sport.

Awards sponsors included YSF, Active Humber and North Yorkshire Sport.  

Kath Lindley the new Chief Executive Officer at DSY said: "This was an evening of pride, inclusion and impact. From young achievers to lifetime contributors, we celebrate dedication, resilience and community leadership across Yorkshire."

Joe Thompson, YSF Director of Development said: "It was a brilliant, inspirational evening which showed the power of inclusion in sport and physical activity to bring communities together, help people belong and improve lives. It showcased lots of amazing local people who don't usually get the limelight."

Nominees and winners:

Young Achiever:  Jack Johnson 
Finalist: Amro Hamad

Young Achiever:  Amelia Jackson-Dalton

Team of the Year: Bradford, Keighley and Skipton Disability Athletics,
Finalists: Halifax Wheelchair Rugby League Team, DAZL Xtreme Dance

Tony Stones School of the Year Oakfield Park School, Wakefield, 
Finalists: Greenacre School, Co-op Academy Brierley

Gary Hayton Special Award - Rob Crosse 
Finalists: Angus Leckonby, Anthony Hall

Volunteer of the Year  Shaun Grantham, 
Finalists: Anne Marie Willoughby Mitchell, Anthony Hall

Coach of the Year  Anthony Hall 
Finalists: Gary Davies, Ryan Innes, Jim Dyson

Cyril Villiers Organisation of the Year:  Little Victories 
Finalists: Exclusive Inclusive Craven Kinball Wizards,  Bradford, Keighley and Skipton Disability Athletics,

Service to Sport, sponsored by YSF:  Angela Lydon 
Finalists: Rotherham United Community Foundation, Anthony Hall 

Yorkshire Sports Personality: Calum Japes 
Finalists: Nicholas Kennedy, Roy Turnham

Lifetime Achievement: Roy Turnham