The awards were hosted by Youth Sport Trust Champion Radzi Chinyanganya with celebrity award presenters including former England rugby star Shaunagh Brown, Paralympian Hannah Cockroft OBE, and Olympian Luke Greenbank.

The Awards, sponsored by the LEGO® Group, celebrated young people who, working alongside the Youth Sport Trust (in the UK and overseas), have changed their life and the lives of others through sport over the past year.

Among the recipients of this year's awards were Ouskh, a child refugee from Gambia, whose incredible story is one of resilience and passion, harnessing the power of sport to unite communities, and Luca who returned to active sport with determination after battling a brain tumour.

Ali Oliver MBE, Youth Sport Trust Chief Executive comments: “The Youth Sport Trust is incredibly proud of the young changemakers from across the UK we are celebrating today. These young people are shining examples of the power of play and sport to change lives and significantly the role Young changemakers can have on the world. Whether as role models, influencers or activists they are helping create the change their generation wants to see in the world. I would like to congratulate and thank these young changemakers and the tens of thousands of other young leaders who are helping our charity build brighter futures, happier schools and healthier communities.”

Seven awards were presented during the celebration event including:

• Young Health Champion presented by GB swimmer, double Olympic medallist and world champion, Luke Greenbank, recognises a young person who has battled adversity and shown resilience. 
  • Winner: Luca: Luca has been recognised as this year’s Young Health Champion for his inspiring journey of resilience and leadership. After battling a brain tumour and spending significant time away from school, Luca returned to PE with determination. Through his involvement in the Inclusive Youth Leadership Programme, he has become a role model to his peers. Luca's courage in sharing his personal story has motivated students and staff alike to improve their wellbeing through sport.
• Inspirational Female Leader presented by former captain of the England Roses Netball team, Ama Agbeze, along with Kuran Sharma from the LEGO Group, recognises an inspirational young female who is leading the charge to close the gender enjoyment and participation gap in sport. 
  • Winner: Tegan & Madeleine: Tegan and Madeleine have been awarded the Inspirational Female Leader Award for their exceptional commitment to promoting girls’ participation in sport through the Girls Active programme.
• Greatest Turnaround through Sport presented by TV presenter and former wheelchair rugby player and coach, Steve Brown, recognises a young person  who has turned their life around and found the drive to succeed through their participation in sport and play.
  • Winner: Peter: A young individual who faced many challenges, Peter discovered his confidence through the Generation Charnwood Programme, where his enthusiasm for tennis flourished.
• Young Activist presented by Youth Sport Trust Inclusion Champion Hannah Cockroft OBE, recognises a young person who is a role model to their peers. A young activist who goes above and beyond to promote sport and healthy lifestyles within their local community.
  • Winner: Lily: A dedicated advocate for inclusion and founder of Diversity in Sport, in her role as a Young Ambassador, Lily has worked tirelessly to make PE and physical activity more accessible to her peers. 
• Inspirational Inclusive Leader presented by former Harlequins FC and England international, and Youth Sport Trust board observer, Shaunagh Brown, recognises a young person who is paving the way and breaking down barriers, inspiring others to take part in sport and physical activity.
  • Winner: Ellie: As a leader in the Inclusive Youth Leadership programme and School Games, Ellie has inspired other students by demonstrating that sport can create positive change. Ellie continues to motivate others by sharing her story and promoting inclusive sports events.
• International Young Leader presented by Managing Director of Youth Sport Trust International, Helen Vost, celebrates a young person from an international community who is driving the development of their community through PE, play and Sport.
  • Winner: Solomon: Solomon has been awarded the International Young Leader (Beckwith Care) Award for his powerful work coaching cricket to young refugees in Lebanon. The cricketing scholarship is an initiative developed by Youth Sport Trust International in partnership with Team Archie in the UK and the Alsama Project based in Beirut.
• National School Sports Week Hero, sponsored by Sports Direct, presented by Youth Sport Trust National School Sport Champion Sir Mo Farah along with Jamie Stewart from Sports Direct, celebrates a young person who has gone above and beyond during National School Sports Week to inspire and lead others in PE, sport, and play.
  • Winner: Ouskh: Ouskh has been awarded the National School Sports Week Hero Award for his extraordinary leadership and dedication to supporting others through sport. His commitment was especially evident during National School Sports Week, where he gave up his spare time to officiate and support various activities. “A true inspiration on what can be achieved in the face of adversity at such a young age", Monster Kickabout team, Sports Direct.