Winners | 2019
Mum broke world records, and raised more than £700,000 through her own charity after losing all four limbs to sepsis at the age of 43
Rugby legend who inspired millions when he came out as gay, and who this year broke down stigma around HIV by revealing he is living with the condition
Liverpool FC legend worked tirelessly to help heal a community in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster and has raised millions to fight cancer
Trailblazing campaigner against racism in football established and led the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out for 25 years
Group of parents and neighbours created Playing Out, a scheme that closes streets to traffic one day a week so kids can play outside safely
Winners | 2016
Tackled an awe-inspiring physical challenge for his son.
Aspiring jockey has endured unimaginable horror.
Yorkshire schoolgirl set to be darts’ first female superstar.
It took something extra-special to stand out in a gold-strewn 2016, but Dame Sarah Storey’s achievement of becoming our most decorated Paralympian was truly inspirational.
Inspired the nation with the greatest team performance in British sporting history.