Historic Guildhall hosts London Youth Games Foundation’s Workforce Celebration Evening 2025
On Wednesday 22nd October, we were delighted to welcome guests to the LYG Workforce Celebration Evening 2025, supported by the City of London Corporation, at their impressive and historic Livery Hall. This event highlighted the outstanding contributions of the London Youth Games community, including the 2025 LYG33 cohort, Inclusive Coaches, GamesForce volunteers and other key individuals who have significantly impacted both the London Youth Games and wider sport across London.
We were honoured to be hosting this evening at the historic Guildhall, a venue that has welcomed royalty, state visitors, and notable civic events throughout its long history. We extend our sincere thanks to the City of London Corporation for providing such a prestigious setting.
For 48 years, the London Youth Games have been an amazing celebration of young Londoners, bringing together communities across generations in a spirit of mutual respect, confidence, and trust. We are committed to making sure crucial sporting opportunities reach those who need them most. The evening offered an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the positive impact of a range of individuals on young Londoners through their support and involvement in the Games. We were proud to award the Kevin Campbell Outstanding Contribution Award and Chaotic Outstanding Contribution to Inclusion Award for the first time.
Prof. Geoff Thompson MBE, Chair of London Youth Games, said: “This evening is the combination of the year’s work and everybody who contributes to the London Youth Games experience. It recognises our Volunteers, Inclusive Coaches and our LYG33; the real golden thread of the voice of London impacting the future of London and the future of London Youth Games.”
The evening began with reflections on the 2024/25 season, followed by a section led by LYG33, our youth engagement and leadership programme, which empowers young Londoners to influence the future of London Youth Games and sport in the capital.
We also celebrated and inducted LYG Alumni into our growing Hall of Fame which celebrates amazing Londoners that have taken part in the London Youth Games. The inductees were: Desiree Henry – (100m sprinter, 2x Olympic Medallist & 2x European Champion), Shanice Beckford-Norton (professional Team GB basketball player), Jacqui Agyepong (Olympic 100m hurdler) and Savannah Wilkinson (professional Team GB basketball player).
The 2025 Award winners were:
Inclusive Coaches Impact Award – Manicon Pillai.
Kevin Campbell Outstanding Contribution Award – sponsored by Kevin Campbell Foundation – Aisa K.
Chaotic Outstanding Contribution to Inclusion Award – sponsored by Chaotic Community – Ryan M.
Spirit of the Games Award – Paul Hsu.
Commitment To The Games Award – Graham Judge
Volunteer Photo of The Year Award – Chris Murray.
Volunteer of The Year Award – supported by Rosterfy – Pat Beazley.
Special Recognition Award – Tomas D S.
Our work would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and partners, including Sport England, Mayor of London, Garfield Weston Foundation, Peter Harrison Foundation, Chaotic Community, Kevin Campbell Foundation, Rosterfy, City Bridge Foundation and The City of London Corporation.
As we look forward to our 50th anniversary in 2027, we are as determined as ever to ensure every young Londoner has the opportunity to benefit from the transformational benefits of sport and physical activity. We are calling on all Londoners and friends of the Games to support every young Londoner to realise their life potential through the London Youth Games experience.
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