Winners | 2019
Breaking down barriers and uniting people of all ages, including refugees, people with disabilities and asylum seekers, through a mutual love of table tennis
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
The world’s first gay rugby team has blazed a trail for inclusiveness and tolerance in sport
Trailblazing campaigner against racism in football established and led the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out for 25 years
Winners | 2016
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.
Helping kids fall in love with mountain biking.
Inspirational youngster raising huge sums to save live.
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.
Aspiring jockey has endured unimaginable horror.