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The Outstanding Service to Sport & Physical Activity Award celebrates individuals, groups or organisations making an outstanding contribution to providing opportunities for people to have a positive experience of physical activity.

Our Finalists

Angel Sweet - Old School Gym

In 2024, at just 22 years-old Angel invested her life savings to open her own gym in Mablethorpe. Old School Gym is a successful 24 hour access gym that creates opportunities for those in the local area to fit training around work, childcare and other commitments. Angel has ASD and ADHD, which has both helped and hindered her in the world of self employment.

Angel is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported. As a women, she is committed to supporting women in the area feel safe to train. The gym builds confidence in its members and creates a friendly community where members support each other. Angel goes above and beyond to help reduce stigma of weight training gyms offering a personal approach that is kind and welcoming. She gives in depth explanations to help those new to training to feel comfortable in the gym.

Bailey Greethham-Clark - Be Great Fitness

Over the past five years, Bailey has dedicated himself to breaking down barriers in sport and physical activity through his organisation, Be Great Fitness, which he founded as a teenager during the pandemic. His work has directly impacted thousands of people, young and old, by offering free and accessible movement sessions in care homes, schools, and communities.

In the care sector, Bailey has redefined what active ageing looks like. His weekly fitness classes across dozens of homes in Lincolnshire not only reduce fall risks and improve mobility but also lift spirits and boost mental wellbeing. Residents who had previously disengaged from movement have been inspired to move again. His online platform has made seated and adapted exercise accessible to care homes across the UK, helping homes without onsite instructors benefit from expert guidance. In schools, Bailey has delivered energising assemblies, wellbeing days, and movement sessions designed to improve confidence, behaviour, and focus, particularly for children facing adversity.

Lincoln Christer - Lincoln Invictus Inclusive FC

Lincoln Christer is lead coach and Club Secretary at Lincoln Invictus Inclusive FC, dedicating over 25 hours weekly to creating an inclusive football environment for players of all abilities. He adapts sessions for a wide range of disabilities and long-term health conditions, always seeing players as “footballers first” and removing barriers to participation. Beyond coaching, Lincoln manages league teams, organises tournaments, handles all club administration, and chairs FA Disciplinary Panels. He also advocates tirelessly for players off the pitch, supporting them through trauma, bereavement, financial hardship, and homelessness.

Lincoln delivers diverse sessions including Ladies Walking Football, PAN-Disability training for children and adults, and tailored sessions for adults with complex disabilities in residential care. He supports players to gain FA coaching qualifications, helping many secure employment or volunteering roles. He fosters a family-like atmosphere where players build confidence, friendships, and skills. Lincoln’s unwavering passion ensures over 120 individuals and their families enjoy a safe, supportive space to thrive.

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