2025 Winners
- Volunteer of the Year: Joyce Miller
- Club of the Year: Huncoat United Junior Football Club
- Coach of the Year: John Brindle
- Inspire Award: Dan Theobalds
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Helen Tomlinson
- Active Education Award: Adventure Hyndburn
- Changing Lifestyle Award: Brendan Rogers
- Sports Achiever of the Year: Mia Bradshaw
Each winner—and every finalist—embodies the spirit of Hyndburn: people lifting one another up, creating welcoming spaces to move more, and proving what’s possible when a community rallies behind its own.
“Tonight was pure celebration—of effort, kindness, and belief. Thank you to everyone who nominates, volunteers, coaches, and cheers from the sidelines. You are the heart of Hyndburn’s active community.” Ciaran Wells, Chair, Hyndburn Leisure
Hyndburn Leisure is proud to organise the event and the Trust extends a special thanks to East Lancashire Learning Group as the headline sponsor for the 2025 awards. Heartfelt thanks also go to the eight category sponsors—Coolant Heat Facilities, Master Ground Services, Alliance Leisure, Wilkes Vending, COPA, Forbes Solicitors, Hyndburn Borough Council, and Technogym—and to our valued partner sponsors: Pilkington Bros, Brands Inside Out, Ainsworths, Myson Pages, NGP Ltd, Sportmax, and Red Rose Travel. Your support helped to turn extraordinary stories into a shared celebration.
To everyone who submitted nominations, dressed up for the big night, clapped until your hands ached, and made memories with us—thank you.
Keep an eye out for the 2026 Awards nomination process opening. More information will be shared on the Trust’s website and Social Media pages.
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