A Grantham-based sports charity has been recognised in a countywide sports awards.

Eleven groups and individuals were noted for their efforts at Active Lincolnshire's 16th Sport and Physical Awards ceremony on Thursday night.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the latest restrictions, this year's event took place virtually via Active Lincolnshire's YouTube channel and was hosted by former Olympian and Commonwealth Games Champion Craig Heap.

This year's awards were a chance for the local community to recognise and celebrate the efforts of groups and individuals who have helped to keep Lincolnshire active, healthy and motivated despite the challenges many have faced this year.

Within 11 categories, 33 finalists were put forward to receive an award for their efforts and contributions to the community.

Inspire+ in Grantham took home the Social Media Influencer Award for its determination to make the 2020 Inspire+ Mini Olympics a reality for local primary school children.

Over 2,500 children in schools and at home took part in virtual videos of sporting activities from a range of Olympic and Paralympic sports.

Their YouTube channel reached 11,000 impressions throughout the day with a total of 56 hours of active watching time.

Inspire+ commented on twitter: "Absolutely delighted to have won tonight #LSPAA thanks to all that voted, we are very proud of our whole team and everyone we work with!

"Well done to all the other finalists too & a special shout out to Barrowby Primary School for being a finalist too!"

The school was a finalist in the Active School Award for pro-actively encouraging sport and physical activity for their pupils both remotely, and for those in school settings throughout the pandemic. The category also included schools that have gone even further to support their local community during these times.

However, Queen Elizabeth's High School PE Department in Gainsborough won this category.

Further details of the awards and other winners can be found here.