Among those to be honoured as part of the event, organised by Sport Leeds and Leeds City Council, was Alford Gardner.
He is one of only two surviving passengers on the Empire Windrush and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony last night (April 25).
The event also saw Eddie Gray MBE presented with the prestigious Sporting Pride of Leeds Award for his 60 years of service to Leeds United.
Here are 29 of the best pictures from the Leeds Sports Awards 2024 -

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The event was organised by Sport Leeds and Leeds City Council. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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Disability sportsperson Hannah Cockcroft reacts to the honour. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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Tanya Arnold chats to young sportsperson Jonas Rushworth. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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Highly commended sportsperson Lois Toulson spoke during the ceremony. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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Shakespeare Primary School were the winners of the School achievement award. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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Lord Mayor Coun Al Garthwaite recognised Hollie Wilson as highly commended in the young sports person category. | John Clifton/SWpix.com Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com


