17-year-old football star Archie Gray from Harrogate won a Yorkshire Young Achievers Award last week.
Harrogate’s Archie Gray wins Yorkshire Young Achievers Award A 17-year-old football star from Harrogate won a Yorkshire Young Achievers Award last week. Archie Gray, who plays for Leeds United, was named as the winner of the Achievement in Sport award on Thursday evening (16th November). He was unable to attend the event as he had been called up for the England Elite League squad alongside Leeds team mates Darko Gyabi and Mateo Joseph. Archie is following in the footsteps of his father, Andy, grandfather, Frank, and great uncle, Eddie, who all played for Leeds. Eddie received the award on Archie's behalf. [caption id="attachment_87594" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Eddie Gray and Gary McAllister at the Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards.[/caption] Among the other Harrogate winners on the night was Mike Riley, who won the Special Award. Mike walked 206 miles from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire to raise £4,000 for charity. The Awards mark the achievements of young people in seven categories, from the Arts to Sport. Organised by the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation, the annual event has now raised more than £1.3m to support young people in Yorkshire. An eighth Award is made to a Foundation supporter. Chairman of the Awards Peter McCormick OBE said:
“Every year we are astonished, inspired and, frequently, moved to tears by the amazing stories of our winners whose achievements underline the depth and breadth of the quality of the young people in our region. “None of this would be possible without the support of our sponsors and our guests, many of whom have been with us almost since the beginning, and I am very proud that with their help, we were able to continue our grants programme which helps young people across Yorkshire to reach their full potential.”The full list of winners were: Personality of the Year, sponsored by Rudding Park - Isabella and William Flanagan, 12, of Halifax Unsung Hero, sponsored by Jamboree Entertainment - Owen Jeffers, 19, of Sherburn-in-Elmet Achievement in Sport, sponsored by Leeds United Football Club - Archie Gray, 17, of Harrogate Youngster of the Year, sponsored by Nabarro McAllister - Eden Smith, eight, of Holmfirth Achievement in the Arts, sponsored by Mary and Jeremy Carter - Lucy the pianist, 13, from Brighouse Achievement in Management and Enterprise, sponsored by CHR Estates - Stacey Burrows of Esholt, Bradford Achievement in Education, sponsored by Harrogate Town - Iqra Tabassum of Bradford Special Award, sponsored by GMI Property - Mike Riley of Harrogate Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
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