THE finalists for the 18 awards at this year’s Bradford Sports Awards have been announced.

The awards, one of the highlights of the local sporting calendar, will take place at the Bradford Hotel on Thursday, March 31, hosted by BBC’s Tanya Arnold.

Former Bantams player Wayne Jacobs, chair of Active Bradford, said: “We are delighted the Bradford Sports Awards are back. Our finalists represent the very best in sporting achievements across the district, and we look forward to an evening of celebration.”

The finalists are:

YOUNG ACHIEVERS (SPONSORED BY JU:MP)

Young Club/Team: City of Bradford Esprit, Horizon Taekwondo Academy, Saltaire Cricket Club

Young Disability Sportsperson: Charlie Gibbon, Dylan Lightowler, Ella Curtis, Emily Hebden, Kitty Dix

Young Female Sportsperson: Gina Bene-Hamill, Gina Warrior, Megan Beasley

Young Male Sportsperson: Harvey Speight, Koben O'Driscoll, Sam Taylor

SENIOR ACHIEVERS

Sportswoman: Ellie Bowden, Jess Harrap, Maisie Norde

Sportsman: Chris Melling, Daniel Francis, Emon Choudury

Disability Sportsperson: Alyssa McLaren, Michael Kernan, Zak Hussain

Club/Team – Professional: Bradford Bulls, Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC, Keighley Cougars

Club/Team – Amateur: Ilkley Harriers, Shibden Cycling Club, West Bowling Amateur Rugby League Club

ACTIVE ACHIEVERS (SPONSORED BY LIVING WELL)

Active Lifestyle: Emon Choudury, Vivian Cromie

Active School: Baildon CE Primary School, Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School, The Academy at St James

Student Club/Team: IQRA Academy Primary

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION

Coach: Feyaz Akram, Roy Mason, Ryan Hunkin

Volunteer: Qazi Tahir, Satwant Singh, Shivani Patel

Sporting Highlight (Sponsored by Bradford 2025): Bradford Bulls, Bradford City Runs, HAF Programme

Special Recognition: Chris Town, Roy Mason, Steve Wilkinson

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS (SPONSORED BY CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL)

Senior Community Champion: Ijaz Khan, Musarath Soofi, Satwant Singh

Young Community Champion: Aaleyah Tahir and Jahzara Mcintosh, Ammaarah Sumayyah, Muhammed Ali

Tickets are now on sale at www.activebradford.co.uk