Sports, arts and entertainment

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

Recent winners in this category

General news23rd June 2026

Leaders Awards: June 2026 ceremony postponed due to extreme heat

We are sorry to share that, due to the current heatwave and temperatures expected to reach around 37°C, we’ve taken the difficult decision to postpone the 2026 Leaders Awards Ceremony.
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

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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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