Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards 2018: Here are the winners from the ceremony at Leeds United's Centenary Pavilion
![Personality of the Year, presented to Nile Wilson by Simon Mackaness on behalf of Rudding Park. Also pictured Peter McCormick. Image by Kate Mallender](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/legacy_ash_104098193.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
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Eight young stars were recognised at the 26th Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards, which was held at Leeds United’s Centenary Pavilion on Thursday evening.
The foundation has raised more than £1.25m for young people in Yorkshire. The winners on the night were:
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Hide AdPersonality of the Year - Olympic medal winner Nile Wilson, from Leeds.
![Achievement in Sport, presented to Ellen Buttrick by Eddie Gray on behalf of Leeds United. Image by Kate Mallender.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/legacy_ash_104098194.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=65)
![Achievement in Sport, presented to Ellen Buttrick by Eddie Gray on behalf of Leeds United. Image by Kate Mallender.](/img/placeholder.png)
Youngster of the Year - nine-year-old Maisie Catt, of Mirfield, who has triumphed in taekwondo despite losing both of her legs as a baby.
Achievement in the Arts - West End performer Amara Okereke, of Adel, who made history by becoming the first black actress to play the role of Cosette in Les Miserables.
Achievement in Management and Enterprise - Rose Dyson of Barnsley, who is one of the most promising CEOs in the country.
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Hide AdAchievement in Sport - Rower Ellen Buttrick of Leeds, who is on track to get to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
![Achievement in Education presented to Devan Witter by Stephen Burwood on behalf of Positive Tax Solutions. Image by Kate Mallender.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/legacy_ash_104098195.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=65)
![Achievement in Education presented to Devan Witter by Stephen Burwood on behalf of Positive Tax Solutions. Image by Kate Mallender.](/img/placeholder.png)
Achievement in Education - Devan Witter, of Market Weighton, who is a prolific volunteer and works to combat bullying in schools.
Unsung Hero - Cameron Osburn of Harrogate, who overcame physical challenges associated with Cerebral Palsy to become a fitness coach.
Special Award - Hammer thrower Jessica Mayho, of Cononley, who gives up her time to support the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation.