Winners | 2019
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
“Iron Gran” triathlete and founder of a charity promoting sport for older people is living proof that it’s never too late to start exercising
Swimmer who overcame a series of painful injuries and setbacks to become a three-time world champion
Liverpool FC legend worked tirelessly to help heal a community in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster and has raised millions to fight cancer
Promising young footballer who went blind at the age of seven has been earmarked as a future England star
Winners | 2016
Celebrating the life-saving impact of organ transplants through sport.
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.
Swimmer has bounced back from devastating health setbacks.
The former Australia coach has breathed fresh life into English rugby since taking over the national side following a disastrous World Cup campaign on home soil.