Local sports stars awarded

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 15:36

Award winners who were able to attend on the night) pictured with Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Mark Bools.

The Hinckley & Bosworth Active Awards, celebrating local sporting heroes, were presented at a ceremony held at Hinckley Rugby Club.

The awards recognise the positive impact that sport and physical activity have on the lives of residents across the borough. Winners were presented with their awards by the Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Mark Bools.

Special guests Jayant Mistry and Vicky Macqueen joined the celebrations on stage throughout the evening. Jayant made history in 2005 as the first British player to win the wheelchair men’s doubles title at Wimbledon and now works as a coach. Vicky Macqueen is a former England international rugby player and previously served as head coach of Hinckley RFC.

Councillor Mark Bools, Deputy Leader of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, said:
“It was a wonderful evening celebrating all our Active Awards winners and nominees.

“My congratulations and thanks go to everyone involved. Your contributions and hard work are greatly valued here in Hinckley and Bosworth, and I wish you continued success in the future.”

This year’s Active Awards winners were:

Active School Award: Congerstone Primary School
Actively Welcome: Cancer Active Recovery Support (C.A.R.S)
Coaches Contribution: Wayne Higginson (Burbage Taekwondo Academy)
Marvellous Mentor: Katherine Dale (Leicestershire and Rutland Youth Sailing)
Junior Sports Person of the Year: Jack Charles Bailey
Sports Person of the Year: Joshua Bailey (Dressage)
Disability Sports Person of the Year: Matthew Chilvers (Tennis)
Inclusivity Award: Desford Lawn Tennis Club
Inspiring Instructor: Rebecca Blower
Junior Club of the Year: Hinckley Juniors Football Club
Sports Club of the Year: LRYSA Senior Citizens Club
Junior Team of the Year: TKT Cheerleading
Sports Team of the Year: TKT Cheerleading
Junior Volunteer of the Year: Morgan Cresswell (Hinckley Club for Young People)
School Team of the Year: St Peters Primary School – Athletics Team
School Wellbeing Award: Heath Lane Academy & Congerstone Primary School
Outstanding Contribution (Adults): Brett Haywood (Leicestershire & Rutland Youth Sailing)
Outstanding Contribution (Juniors): Clara Byford (Leicestershire & Rutland Youth Sailing)

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