The Yorkshire Choice Awards are proud to announce that Steve Robinson BEM will join the lineup of guest award presenters for our upcoming award celebrations.What would you do if you lost your right arm at the age of 18? Would you give up all hope or would you fight on despite the difficulties that would certainly lie ahead? Not only did Steve fight on, but he made an astounding positive change, proving to everyone and himself that we are all capable of overcoming obstacles and that they can become our greatest asset.
The successes that followed have been largely created by Steve's determination and incredible work ethic. His accomplishments have been truly remarkable; his life is full of positivity, and as he says, "Opportunities are everywhere, don’t be held back by phantom barriers!"
Steve Robinson, born and bred in Leeds, embodies the true Yorkshire grit associated with the county and is an amazing motivational speaker. He uses the experiences of his own journey to inspire people into achieving their goals and dreams by breaking down self-imposed barriers.
Steve is also a UK TV personality, appearing on many TV shows, including "A Place In The Sun," "Posh Pawn Brokers," "ITN National News," "BBC's Look North," "Sky's Chrissy B Show," Radio West Midlands, BBC Radio Leeds, Vale Radio, The Jeremy Vine Show, presenter for "Made In Leeds," and also featured on Emmerdale, Houdini and Doyle, The Limehouse Golem (Bill Nighy), BBC's "The One Show," seen by over 4 million viewers, and most recently on The Davina McCall show "This Time Next Year," seen by over 6 million viewers.
He is an award-winning keynote speaker, awarded "The Douglas Bader Memorial Trophy" 2016 for his outstanding contribution to disabled pilots. Voted for by the county of Yorkshire, as Yorkshire Choice Inspirational Individual of the Year 2017 and recognised by the Crown and awarded The British Empire Medal (B.E.M.) by Her Majesty The Queen 2018.
To add to his list of achievements, Steve is also a published author of "No Arm In Trying."
Steve Robinson BEM's presence at The Yorkshire Choice Awards 2024 will be truly inspirational as he presents determination, perseverance, and resilience in overcoming life's challenges and achieving success.
