New Hull Sports Awards to celebrate local sporting champions

Summarised from Hull Daily Mail's report · Updated 5 Nov, 11:12 · Archive

Hull is launching new annual sports awards to recognise elite athletes and grassroots volunteers.

Hull City Council is launching new annual sports awards to celebrate local sporting achievement and grassroots work. The inaugural event in 2027 will recognise exceptional athletes, dedicated grassroots volunteers and community groups, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. Awards will include Junior Sportsperson of the Year and Disability Sportsperson of the Year categories.

The programme revives an earlier Hull sports awards scheme that supported local sporting heroes in the early stages of their careers. The idea to restart the awards originated from discussions between Hull City Council leader Cllr Mike Ross and Hull City captain Lewie Coyle. Coyle reflected on how winning an award early in his career had a lasting positive impact on his journey.

Cllr Ross said: 'Hull is a sporting city where sport plays an enormous part in residents' lives.' He added that bringing back the awards felt 'entirely right' after speaking with Coyle about their value. The event is being delivered in partnership by Hull City Council, Hull Culture & Leisure, and Active Humber.

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• New Hull Sports Awards will celebrate local champions and grassroots heroesThe idea revisits the old sports award programme which championed many Hull sporting heroes in the early stages of their career and originated during discussions between Hull City Council leader, Cllr Mike Ross, and Hull City captain, Lewie CoyleHull Daily Mail · 5 Nov, 10:29

In this story: Hull City Council · Cllr Mike Ross · Lewie Coyle · Hull City · Hull · Hull Culture & Leisure · Active Humber

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