The very first winner of the JSAD Sports Personality, back in 1994, was history-maker Martin Boleat, and 28 years later, he's still winning awards!

Martin has been a member of JSAD since its creation in 1985 and is therefore one of our longest serving sportsmen.

Martin has rarely missed any JSAD event, be it regular Gateway sessions, swimming, football, ISSF Games, 26x1 marathon relay and all manner of one-off events.

He has continued to attend Gateway Club every week and helped others with learning how to shoot in basketball and has also developed a keen passion for table cricket recently. Martin is such a joy to talk to each week and will help with anything he can, even if this means handing out medals to runners in the freezing rain! Martin is truly deserving of this award.

Ryan Jones has picked up the LD Sportsperson award, only the third person to do so.

He has been a valuable member of JSAD for many years and is involved in many of our activities, including football, tenpin bowling, and the JSAD 26x1 marathon relay.

He always encourages others to do their best and is especially supportive of his sister, who also has learning disabilities.

Ryan is a fantastic sportsman, with such great perseverance and is so deserving of this award. 

Nicola Fuller became the second winner of this trophy.

She enjoys a wide range of sports and getting involved with as many as she can, although her favourite is badminton.

She also enjoys the zumba and yoga sessions and will always have a go at new sport.

He's been a stalwart in a number of sports for many years. Warwick has always been very enthusiastic about taking part in sport, and is often seen helping and supporting his fellow sportsmen and women.

It's true to say that he remains an inspiration to all at the JSAD and a most worthy first recipient of this award.