The 33rd Yorkshire Awards will be the next opportunity to recognise those who have contributed most to life in, and the reputation of, God’s own Country.

SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON WILL BE THE GUEST OF HONOUR TO RECEIVE THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN PERSON.

We are pleased to announce the return of the Yorkshire Awards and invite members, supporters and friends of The Yorkshire Society to book their tickets first.

This will be a very special event after two years of pandemic. Sir Rodney Walker, Chair of the Awards Committee and Harry Gration MBE, our compere for the evening, invite you to join them and the award sponsors in celebrating the achievement of some very special people who have made Yorkshire proud.

AWARD CATEGORIES and WINNERS:

Sir Michael Parkinson:  LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: For the person who, over their lifetime, has made an outstanding contribution to the community of  Yorkshire.

Bex Wilson:  COMMUNITY HERO AWARD: For the person who has made a significant contribution in helping to improve the lives of others.

Swift Group:  BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AWARD: For outstanding efforts in business enterprise within the County.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park:  ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AWARD: For the outstanding Yorkshire personality in the field of Art and Entertainment.

Gold medal winning GB Paralypic Rugby Team (Yorkshire members):  SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: For outstanding achievement or contribution to Yorkshire sporting success.

Dame Linda Pollard:  WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: For the outstanding woman who has made the greatest individual contribution to life in the County.

Kevin Sinfield OBE:  MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: For the outstanding man who has made the greatest individual contribution to life in the County.

The Yorkshire Regiment:  SPECIAL AWARD: For the people who have done something truly outstanding.

Milly Johnson:  RICHARD WHITELEY AWARD: For the person or organisation that has given outstanding inspiration to others within the County.

Enjoy this exclusive black tie event in the heart of Leeds and join a VIP guest list who will be helping to raise funds in the charity raffle and auction, with some fantastic prizes and lots on offer.

There will be a superb menu created especially by Hilton’s master chef, hilarious entertainment from the guest speaker, Yorkshire’s own, award winning author Milly Johnson, prestigeous Awards presented to the renowned winners, all overseen by the MC for the night, Harry Gration MBE. There’s even a goody bag for every guest to take away with them.

Avoid disappointment and book your tickets now.

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For information about booking corporate tables, please write to awards@theyorkshiresociety.org

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

FUNDRAISING FOR A GREAT CAUSE

We will be raising much needed funds for our nominated charity YORKSHIRE CHILDRENS CHARITY on the night.

www.yorkshirechildrenscharity.org for info.