Winners | 2016
Swimmer has bounced back from devastating health setbacks.
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.
Dame Kelly Holmes will always be remembered for two of the most stunning triumphs in athletics history in a sun-baked Greek summer back in 2004.
Aspiring jockey has endured unimaginable horror.
Transforming estates into safe havens for young cyclists.
Winners | 2019
Liverpool FC legend worked tirelessly to help heal a community in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster and has raised millions to fight cancer
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
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
Trailblazing campaigner against racism in football established and led the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out for 25 years
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