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

2010

The 2010 event will take place on Friday 15th October 2010.

2009 winners

BBC News : Injured soldier named Man of Year

BBC News videos of some of our 2009 winners

• Ben Parkinson
• Kimberley Walsh
• Jessica Ennis
• Simon Beaufoy
• Balbir Panesar
• Val Lepadatl

Visit the winners page for full details of all of the 2009 awards.

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