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The winners of each category were decided by a panel of judges that included North West sports journalists and BBC representatives.

Rugby player of 2007

WINNER Andrew Sheridan, Sale Sharks RUFC
James Roby, St Helens RLFC
Trent Barrett, Wigan Warriors RLFC

Sports team of 2007

WINNER Manchester United FC
St Helens RLFC
Morecambe FC

Manager/coach of 2007

WINNER Billy Graham, Ricky Hatton's coach
Daniel Anderson, St Helens RLFC
Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United FC

Footballer of 2007

WINNER Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United FC
Micah Richards, Manchester City FC
Jamie Carragher, Liverpool FC

Newcomer of 2007

WINNER Paul Horton, Lancashire CCC
Michael Rock, swimmer
Michael Johnson, Manchester City FC

Disabled Sportsperson of 2007

WINNER Anthony Kappes and Barney Storey
Matthew Walker
Shelly Woods

BBC North West Sports Unsung Hero of 2007

WINNER June Kelly, Abraham Moss Warriors Junior Football Club
Brenda Harkin, St Mary's GAA
Chris Regan, Ulverston Hockey Club

Sport England Young Performer of 2007

WINNER Thomas Burton
Rebecca Kershaw
Peter Millar

Sport England Community Club of 2007

WINNER West Cheshire Athletics Club
Preston Pride Basketball Club
Oakwood Sports Club
Prescott Hockey Club

BBC Radio Manchester /Manchester Evening News award of 2007

WINNER Sven-Goran Eriksson, manager, Manchester City FC

BBC Radio Lancashire award of 2007

WINNER Simon Grayson, manager, Blackpool FC

BBC Radio Merseyside award of 2007

WINNER St Helens RLFC

Hall of Fame 2007

Denis Law

Judges' award

Jason Robinson

BBC North West Sports Personality 2007

WINNER Ricky Hatton
Cristiano Ronaldo
Nick Dougherty