THE district's sporting stars were celebrated last night at the fourth-annual Bradford Sports Awards.

Organised by Active Bradford, 18 awards were handed out on the night, with Horizon Taekwondo Academy enjoying success across a number of categories.

Rising taekwondo star, Jamie Simpson-Kidd, was named Young Sportsman of the Year for a second successive year. Farah Yasin was announced as the Disability Sportswoman of the Year; and Rick Simpson was the winner of the Coach of the Year accolade ahead of four other finalists, including his wife, Natalie Simpson-Kidd. A number of other Horizon Taekwondo players were highly commended during the evening.

Commonwealth gold medallist, Natalie Haythornthwaite, was Sportswoman of the Year having been part of the England netball team that enjoyed one of the iconic sporting moments of 2018.

Three-time cycling world champion, Jack Carthy, was named Sportsman of the Year.

Baildon Church of England School won the Active School of the Year, and also claimed the Active Workplace Award, for their initiatives to get staff, pupils and parents more active.

Those involved in Tour de Yorkshire Team Bradford won the Sporting Highlight of the Year for how they made the most of the event to add value to local communities.

Atletico Juniors FC coach, Majid Hussain, was the Volunteer of the Year; with Tony Kingham the recipient of the Special Recognition Award. Kingham has been running the Bradford Schools Athletics Association for a number of years, organising and marshalling a cross-country league that regularly attracts more than 400 young people to race. He’s also an integral part of Bingley Harriers and has played a crucial role in the development of the Bradford parkrun event.

Hosted by BBC presenter, Tanya Arnold, more than 300 people were in attendance at the Northern Commercials Stadium including Bradford Bulls head coach, John Kear, and Kersten England, Bradford Council's chief executive.

Full list of winners: Senior Achievers: Sportsman of the Year: Jack Carthy; Sportswoman of the Year: Natalie Haythornthwaite; Disability Sportsman of the Year: Stuart Meikle; Disability Sportswoman of the Year: Farah Yasin; Club/Team of the Year Bradford (Park Avenue); Club/Team of the Year (non-professional): Bradford City Disability FC Ladies.

Young Achievers: Young Sportsman: Jamie Simpson-Kidd; Young Sportswoman: Holly Waxman; Young Disability Sportsperson: Ella Curtis; Young Club/Team: Great Horton Church Cricket Club.

Active Achievers: Active Workplace: Baildon Church of England School; Active School: Baildon Church of England School; Student Club/Team: Bradford Grammar School Junior Girls Running Team.

Outstanding Contribution: Coach of the Year: Rick Simpson; Volunteer of the Year: Majid Hussain; Teacher of the Year: Matthew Holliday; Sporting Highlight of 2018: Team Tour de Yorkshire Bradford; Special Recognition: Tony Kingham