Wigan borough’s grassroots sports scene was celebrated in style as the winners of this year’s Believe Sports Awards were revealed.
Community champions from the worlds of rugby league, football, wrestling and martial arts were among those taking home trophies from the glittering annual ceremony at The Edge, Wigan.
Members of Sir Billy’s family were among the special guests handing out the prizes, along with Ashes cricket hero and VIP speaker Matthew Hoggard MBE.
Full list of winners – 2026 Believe Sports Awards, sponsored by JJH Building Contractors Ltd:
Changing Lifestyle Award sponsored by Technogym – George Williams
Club of the Year sponsored by Cornerstone DM – Ataraxia For All CIC
Inclusion in Sport Award sponsored by Brookhouse Contracting – Hindley Juniors FC
Overcoming Adversity Through Sport Award sponsored by Leigh Leopards – Riley Lannon (Wigan Warriors Wheelchair Rugby League)
The Martin Lynn Team of the Year Award sponsored by Wigan & Leigh College – Jinsei Dojo Boys Junior Kata Under 12s
Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Wigan Athletic Community Trust and Wigan Warriors Community Foundation – Martyn Daley (Atherton Collieries Juniors FC)
Wilf Brogan Unsung Hero in Sport Award sponsored by Sportmax – Steve Bailey (Aspull RFC)
Young Sports Achiever of the Year Award sponsored by Alliance Leisure – Freya O’Connor (Aspull Warriors)
Sir Billy Boston Lifetime Achievement Award – Joe Fitzsimmons (Wigan St Jude’s ARLFC), Margaret Galvin (Leigh Harriers and Athletic Club), Roy Wood (Aspull Olympic Wrestling Club)
