Winners | 2019
The world’s first gay rugby team has blazed a trail for inclusiveness and tolerance in sport
Stand-out star of an unforgettable summer of cricket inspired England’s historic World Cup win before one of the greatest Test innings of all time
Breaking down barriers and uniting people of all ages, including refugees, people with disabilities and asylum seekers, through a mutual love of table tennis
Has raised £750,000 for cystic fibrosis charities and is now inspiring children with the condition to take up exercise
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
Defied paralysis to get back on his bike.
Inspirational youngster raising huge sums to save live.
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.
Inspired the nation with the greatest team performance in British sporting history.
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.