Celebrating Disability Sport
DSY Awards Dinner 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Centenary Pavilion, Elland Road, Leeds 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Celebrating excellence in disability sport across Yorkshire
The Disability Sport Yorkshire Awards 2026 brings together athletes, volunteers, coaches, organisations and supporters from across the region for an inspiring evening of recognition and celebration.
Each year we honour the individuals and teams who are helping to make Yorkshire the best place in England for disabled people to get involved in sport.
Event Overview
Join us...
At the fully accessible Centenary Pavilion at Elland Road for a three-course dinner, guest speaker and the presentation of eleven awards.
This is an evening of pride, inclusion and impact. From young achievers to lifetime contributors, we celebrate dedication, resilience and community leadership across YorkshireHow to Nominate
Do you know someone who deserves recognition?
We welcome nominations from across Yorkshire for athletes, volunteers, coaches, teams and organisations.
Our nomination process is designed to be fair, inclusive and impact-focused. Accessible nomination forms are available online and in alternative formats. Guidance is provided to help nominators submit strong entries.
If you need support completing a nomination, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Submit a nomination via www.disabilitysportyorkshire.org
Book Your Tickets
Be part of this unforgettable evening.
Individual Tickets
Early Bird: £55
Standard: £65
Corporate Tables £650 for a table of 10 guests Includes three-course dinner, company logo on screen and in the programme, and professional photography for social media.
Award Sponsor Package
£750 including table of 10 guests. Includes named association with an award and on-stage presentation opportunity. Tickets can be purchased by emailing info@disabilitysportyorkshire.org
If you have specific access requirements, please let us know when booking.
Standard: £65
Corporate Tables £650 for a table of 10 guests Includes three-course dinner, company logo on screen and in the programme, and professional photography for social media.
Award Sponsor Package
£750 including table of 10 guests. Includes named association with an award and on-stage presentation opportunity. Tickets can be purchased by emailing info@disabilitysportyorkshire.org
If you have specific access requirements, please let us know when booking.
Why This Event Matters
Disability Sport Yorkshire is a longstanding charity working across the region to create inclusive opportunities in sport and physical activity.
The Awards Dinner enables us to:
• Recognise outstanding achievement
• Support disabled athletes and volunteers
• Strengthen inclusive sporting pathways • Raise funds to continue our charitable work
Many of our finalists are unwaged. Sponsorship of finalist tickets ensures they can attend with a carer and be celebrated with dignity.
• Recognise outstanding achievement
• Support disabled athletes and volunteers
• Strengthen inclusive sporting pathways • Raise funds to continue our charitable work
Many of our finalists are unwaged. Sponsorship of finalist tickets ensures they can attend with a carer and be celebrated with dignity.
Corporate Support and Sponsorship
Here's How Your Company Can Help
Supporting the Disability Sport Yorkshire Awards is a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment to inclusion and community impact.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
* Award Sponsor Package, £750
* Corporate Tables, £650
* Programme Advertising
* Sponsoring tickets for disabled finalists
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Judith Russell at jrussell@disabilitysportyorkshire.org
* Award Sponsor Package, £750
* Corporate Tables, £650
* Programme Advertising
* Sponsoring tickets for disabled finalists
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Judith Russell at jrussell@disabilitysportyorkshire.org
Sponsorship Opportunities
This is more than event branding. Sponsorship offers:
• Meaningful CSR alignment with a respected regional charity
• Direct engagement with community leaders, sport partnerships and local authorities
• Brand visibility in front of 200+ attendees
• Staff engagement and hospitality opportunity
• Positive PR and social media exposure
• Potential Corporation Tax efficiency through charitable sponsorship
Disability Sport Yorkshire is a registered charity. Eligible sponsorship payments by UK limited companies are generally deductible as business expenses, potentially reducing Corporation Tax liability while delivering measurable social impact.
• Meaningful CSR alignment with a respected regional charity
• Direct engagement with community leaders, sport partnerships and local authorities
• Brand visibility in front of 200+ attendees
• Staff engagement and hospitality opportunity
• Positive PR and social media exposure
• Potential Corporation Tax efficiency through charitable sponsorship
Disability Sport Yorkshire is a registered charity. Eligible sponsorship payments by UK limited companies are generally deductible as business expenses, potentially reducing Corporation Tax liability while delivering measurable social impact.
Headline Sponsor –
£2,000
This premium opportunity includes:
• Prominent logo placement across all event materials
• Top-tier branding on the evening
• Recognition in pre-event marketing and digital promotion
• Speaking opportunity if appropriate
• Table of 10 guests
• Enhanced media and social media exposure
• Strong CSR narrative aligned with inclusive sport
If your organisation is committed to equality, accessibility and community leadership, we would welcome a conversation about shaping this partnership.
• Prominent logo placement across all event materials
• Top-tier branding on the evening
• Recognition in pre-event marketing and digital promotion
• Speaking opportunity if appropriate
• Table of 10 guests
• Enhanced media and social media exposure
• Strong CSR narrative aligned with inclusive sport
If your organisation is committed to equality, accessibility and community leadership, we would welcome a conversation about shaping this partnership.
Award Sponsor Package –
£750
Associate your organisation with one of our premier awards.
Includes:
• Named association with a selected award
• On-stage presentation opportunity
• Table of 10 guests with three-course dinner
• Company logo on screen and in printed programme
• Professional event photography for your marketing use
• Recognition across event communications
• Clear CSR and community impact positioning
This package offers both brand visibility and meaningful alignment with inclusive sport across Yorkshire.
• Named association with a selected award
• On-stage presentation opportunity
• Table of 10 guests with three-course dinner
• Company logo on screen and in printed programme
• Professional event photography for your marketing use
• Recognition across event communications
• Clear CSR and community impact positioning
This package offers both brand visibility and meaningful alignment with inclusive sport across Yorkshire.
Corporate Table Package –
£650
Support the event while hosting your colleagues and/or clients. Includes:
• Table of 10 guests
• Three-course dinner
• Company logo on screen and in printed programme
• Professional photography
• CSR and community alignment
Ideal for businesses looking to support inclusion while enjoying a high-quality hospitality experience.
• Table of 10 guests
• Three-course dinner
• Company logo on screen and in printed programme
• Professional photography
• CSR and community alignment
Ideal for businesses looking to support inclusion while enjoying a high-quality hospitality experience.
Sponsor a Finalist Ticket –
£55 per ticket
Many of our finalists are unwaged. Sponsoring tickets ensures disabled athletes can attend the evening with a carer and be celebrated with dignity.
This is one of the most direct and impactful ways to support inclusion at the Awards.
Your sponsorship:
• Enables access
• Supports equality
• Demonstrates tangible social impact
Programme Advertising –
* Full Page Colour Advert – £150
* Half Page Colour Advert – £100
* Artwork deadline: 16 March 2026
Promote your organisation in front of a highly engaged regional audience.
* Half Page Colour Advert – £100
* Artwork deadline: 16 March 2026
Promote your organisation in front of a highly engaged regional audience.
Raffle Prize Donations –
We welcome raffle prize contributions including:
• Sporting memorabilia
• Dining experiences
• Hotel stays
• Technology
• Local business vouchers
Raffle proceeds help fund Disability Sport Yorkshire’s ongoing charitable work.
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Judith Russell at jrussell@disabilitysportyorkshire.org
• Sporting memorabilia
• Dining experiences
• Hotel stays
• Technology
• Local business vouchers
Raffle proceeds help fund Disability Sport Yorkshire’s ongoing charitable work.
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Judith Russell at jrussell@disabilitysportyorkshire.org