Sports, arts and entertainment

Showcasing the dedication of athletes, artists and performers who are deserving of their spotlight.

Recent winners in this category

Award winner (2018)25th June 2025

Ben Williams

Challenging “behaviour that challenges”

Advocacy, policy and the media
General news16th June 2025

Leaders Awards 2025: Celebrating the Voices and Achievements of People with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People
General news13th June 2025

Samir El-Ziftawy – 2025 Special Recognition

A remarkable life and legacy for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities

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2024 winners in this category

Award winner (2024)24th April 2024

Abdul Hameed

Winning gold in the hearts and minds of people in sports

Sports, art and entertainment
Award winner (2024)24th April 2024

Ben Fai Lankshear

A world-class sportsman and passionate advocate

Sports, art and entertainment
Award winner (2024)24th April 2024

MacIntyre Dancers

Working together for inclusion

Sports, art and entertainment

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2022 winners in this category

Award winner (2022)3rd December 2022

Elliott Garcia

The talented voice of Bruno the Brake Car

Sports, art and entertainment
Award winner (2022)3rd December 2022

Ian Harper

Bringing special athletes to the next level

Sports, art and entertainment
Award winner (2022)3rd December 2022

Josh Mottram

Fund-RACE-ing

Sports, art and entertainment

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2021 winners in this category

Award winner (2021)3rd December 2021

Abdul Hameed

A sports leader impossible to ignore

Sports, art and entertainment
Award winner (2021)3rd December 2021

Dylan Lombard

A life in sharp focus

Sports, art and entertainment
Award winner (2021)3rd December 2021

Niall Guite

Smashing the 2.6 Challenge!

Sports, art and entertainment

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