Mike McCarthy, ActivSport Development Officer, has won the Active Award of the BBC Radio Suffolk Make A Difference Awards at a ceremony in Trinity Park on 17 September. He was recognised for using physical activity or sport as a way of improving the lives of those in their community.

Mike is a strong advocate of inclusive and accessible sports in Suffolk who for the past year led several inclusive sports tournaments in the county. As ActivLives Development Officer, he successfully organised inclusive badminton and boccia tournaments in Suffolk supporting athletes who have intellectual/learning disabilities in partnership with local organisations. He also leads different sports sessions across Suffolk every week including new age kurling, bowls, boccia, badminton and yoga.

He’s been working with the charity since 2014 and continues to promote the importance of accessible and inclusive sports in local communities in Suffolk.

Find out more information about the winners here.