Gymnast Ellie Downie and rugby union’s Maro Itoje were named sportswoman and sportsman of the year at the 2018 British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards.
Downie, 18, won all-around gold at the European Championships last year, qualifying for every individual final.
Itoje, 23, had a successful year for Saracens, England and the British and Irish Lions.
Pioneering footballer Cyrille Regis, who died in January aged 59, was given a special recognition award.
The BEDSAs are organised by Sporting Equals and celebrate ethnic diversity in professional and lower-level sport. They also celebrate community groups and volunteers in sport.
Harlequins player Marcus Smith was also a winner at the event, hosted by Sir Lenny Henry at the Grosvenor House hotel in London.
The 19-year-old took home the Youth Sport Trust Young Sportsperson of the Year award.
“It’s important for anyone hoping to get into sports to keep working hard and to enjoy what they do, whether it’s playing with your mates on a Wednesday night, or playing a game on a Saturday as a professional,” he said.
“Make sure you enjoy every minute, stay grounded and work hard.”
