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    Welcome to the Yorkshire Awards

    The Yorkshire Awards recognise people and organisations who have had an impact on Yorkshire and its people in some way, demonstrating their affection for, and commitment to, the county.  The eight categories of awards recognise the many and varied achievements of different types of people in the county

    2012

    The 2012 event will be held on 9th November 2012. Reception will be 7.00 for 7.30 at Hilton Leeds City.

    2011

    The 2011 event took place on Friday 14th October 2011 and winners have been presented with their awards.

    Paul Theakston presents Yorkshire Man of the Year Award to Brian Blessed Kevin Newson presents Yorkshire Woman of the Year Award to Maureen Lipman CBE Tim Smith presents Arts and Entertainment Award to Clare Teal Cath Timberlake presents Yorkshire Sporting Achievement Award to Sarah StevensonKeith Madeley MBE presents Lifetime Acheivement Award to Sir Bernard InghamChris Dale presents Yorkshire Business Enterprise Award to Simon Stevens, Senior Vice President for Commercial, Arla FoodsIan James presents Yorkshire Community Hero award to Sue KingKathryn Apanowicz presents the Richard Whiteley Special Award to Andy McMenemy

    Future nominations

    Nominations for awards can be received from anyone and the nominees come from a variety of backgrounds, but all have one thing in common - Yorkshire.  If you would like to nominate someone for an award then go to nominate and tell us who you think is worthy.

    Sponsors and committee

    There are eight sponsors of the awards and a representative from each forms the awards committee under the Chairmanship of Sir Rodney Walker. This Committee meets regularly throughout the year to consider nominations received for all categories

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