Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation Award

Following the news that Alexander Albiston had sadly died, the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation presented donated a £500 cheque to the Bone Cancer Research Trust in memory of their past winner (2009) of their Yorkshire Young Achiever in Education Award. Photos opposite show Alexander receiving this award (with joint winner, Elenor Longden). The black tie evening at the Leeds United Conference Centre celebrated the achievements of young people in the Yorkshire region and was attended by local TV and sporting celebrities. Other winners on the night included athlete, Jessica Ennis (young sportsperson of the year) and TV actress, Lucy-Jo Hudson (young personality of the year).