Move More awards celebrate Sheffield’s community stars

The Move More Awards is a special event celebrating the remarkable efforts of individuals and communities in promoting sport, exercise, and physical activity across Sheffield.

On Friday 17 April 2026 awards were presented to those who have shown outstanding dedication, innovation and impact in creating a happier, healthier and more connected Sheffield.

Tom Hughes - YSF Development Manager for Sheffield said: "For the second year running it was an incredible (and tiring) privilege to bring to life the Move More Awards with Rachael Weston (YSF Development Manager - Sheffield) on behalf of the NCSEM Sheffield Partnership.

"So thank you to Dr Marlize De Vivo and the NCSEM Sheffield Partnership Board for making it all possible.

"There are a huge number of people to thank for making the night possible but the night doesn’t even exist if the individuals and organisations in Sheffield don't go out everyday and help to improve people’s lives using the power of physical activity."

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The Move More awards honour the efforts of those in Sheffield, who have shown outstanding dedication and innovation in helping tens of thousands of people across the city get active and enjoy healthier lives. 

The full list of people and organisations presented with awards are:

• Move More Community Activity Champion of the Year – Tracey Barnes, Dancing for Health
• Move More Active Travel Award - Caroline Branigan, Wellbeing Walks
• Move More Physical Activity Provider of the Year – Tracey Barnes, Step Forward Project
• Move More Active Environment Award – Des Smith, The Windrush Garden
• Move More Clinical Service of the Year – Active Together Sheffield
• Move More Sports Team of the Year – Steel City Sports CIC
• Move More Educational Champion – Lauren Donnelly, Arches School Sports Partnership
• Move More Educational Setting of the Year – E-act Pathways Academy
• Move More Inclusive Champion of the Year – Darnall Wellbeing
• Move More Sporting Spirit Award – Louie Wood
• Move More Community Project of the Year – Dancing with Dementia
• Move More Changemaker Award – Sheffield Play Partnership Move More Unsung Hero - Ronny Tucker, Aspire Boxing Club