PLAYERS from a variety of clubs in Warrington were celebrating success at the town's inaugural Man of Steel Awards.

The evening celebrated grassroots rugby league across the town.

WarringtonWolves' development staff had been working with community clubs and schools on a weekly basis, taking names of stand-out players from under 12s to under 18s.

Administrators and other volunteers were also recognised for their contributions.

The award winners were as follows:

Under 12s Man of Steel – David Evans (Latchford)

Under 13s Man of Steel – Jack Wright (Rylands)

Under 14s Man of Steel – Matthew Heritage (Woolston)

Under 15s Man of Steel – Casey Brown (Rylands)

Under 16s Man of Steel – Alex Green (Latchford)

Under 18s Man of Steel – Liam Cook (Bank Quay)

Touch Rugby League Award – Paul Corless

Masters Rugby League Award – Crosfields

Masters Team High School Rugby League Award – Great Sankey

High School Community Heroes Woolston Rovers

Community Hero – Warren Whalley Latchford Albion

Community Hero – Collette Bloomfield Bank Quay Bulls

Community Hero – Andy Bennett Burtonwood

Community Hero – Bill Garner Rylands Sharks

Community Hero – Kate Kirkham Culcheth Eagles

Community Hero – Jo Eland Crosfields Community Hero – Jeff Jelves

Heart and Sole of Rugby League Award Winners- Hilary Steel MBE, Walter Norris, Joe Manley, Phil Hynes, Derek ‘Nobby’ Clarke