Winners

The Yorkshire Awards winners are usually announced in November or December each year..

Yorkshire greats from the field of show business, sport, the arts and business are honoured at a glittering Yorkshire Awards presentation ceremony in Leeds.

The Awards, organised and run by the Yorkshire Awards Committee, started in 1989 and involve some of the regions leading companies and organisations. With the help of the Yorkshire public, the Committee names those outstanding individuals whose examples act as inspiration to anyone with the interests of Yorkshire at heart.

Award categories

Yorkshire Man of the Year

For the outstanding man who has made the greatest individual contribution to life in the county. Sponsored by Black Sheep Brewery

Yorkshire Woman of the Year

For the outstanding woman who has made the greatest individual contribution to life in the county. Sponsored by Yorkshire Bank

Yorkshire Awards Arts and Entertainment

For the outstanding Yorkshire personality in the fields of art and entertainment. Sponsored by BBC

Yorkshire Sporting Achievement

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

Yorkshire Lifetime Achievement Award

For the person who, over their lifetime, has made an outstanding contribution to the community of Yorkshire. Sponsored by the Yorkshire Society

Yorkshire Business Enterprise

For outstanding efforts in job creation in the county. Sponsored by Aon

Yorkshire Community Hero

For the person from your local community who has made a significant contribution in helping to improve life for others. Sponsored by npower

Richard Whiteley Special Award

For the person who has done something truly outstanding in their lifetime. Sponsored by Hilton Leeds City.