Sheffield’s local heroes were honoured for their remarkable contributions to city life at the Lord Mayor Awards last night.
Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Cllr Jayne Dunn, the ceremony showcased achievements across six categories: local sport, education, arts, the environment, a Local Community winner, and a Young Hero.
Cllr Jayne Dunn, Lord Mayor of Sheffield, said: “The Lord Mayor Awards has brought together our diverse communities ensuring we celebrate each other and the wonderful people in Sheffield.
“Congratulations to all our worthy winners. We were thrilled to celebrate everyone, both our winners and runners-up, who have dedicated their time and efforts to putting Sheffield on the map and making this a brilliant place to live.”
The awards, supported by E.ON Blackburn Meadows and local sponsors, were carefully judged by an independent panel featuring representatives from Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, and Voluntary Action Sheffield.
Winners of Lord Mayors Awards 2025:
- Outstanding Contribution to Local Community Winner – Firas Sharefy
- Outstanding Contribution to Environment & Science – Sustainability Connects
- Outstanding Contribution to the promotion of Arts, Music & Culture – Jerry Cheung DL
- Outstanding Contribution to Local Sport – Yuri Matischen
- Outstanding Contribution to Education – Cheriene Bailey
- The Young Hero – Leah Walton
Sophia Reeve of Sustainability Connects, who won the Outstanding Contribution to Environment & Science, said: “I’m so pleased to have won the award tonight. I didn’t expect to win it, to be honest. I’ve heard there has been some really strong other applicants. So, to have been nominated, and then to have won, is something we’re really proud of.
“We’d like to give a huge thank you to the Sheffield City Council’s Women’s Hub, and the Sustainability and Climate Change skilling session we delivered with them.”
