Before we rush into the land of parochialism, Yorkshire, as I understand it, is another country, not simply another part of the North. As such it is in a strong position to give Awards to anyone it chooses not just people born there. Look what this strategy did for it's cricket.

What are the characteristics of Tykes? Financial rigour? Independance? Strong local traditions? A natural mistrust of sunshine? Having Tories of their own?

Perhaps we could progress by throwing this list out and starting another and then use that to start to dishout Awards?