Winners - 2001

For outstanding achievement or contribution to Yorkshire sporting success. Sponsored by QBE

Kevin Darley - Yorkshire Sporting Achievement 2001

York-based Kevin Darley is a world-class jockey, who in 2000 rode 152 winners to become the first Northern based jockey to win the championship since 1905 and the first Englishman to win the title since Lester Piggott in 1982.

He receives his award for his outstanding contribution to sport in the County.

Sponsored by Yorkshire Post Newspapers and presented by Steve Auckland, Assistant Group Managing Director Regional Independent Media.