The Sport, Leisure and Olympics service has won KCC a Beacon Status for their work to secure a legacy for Kent from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They achieved this with a programme of services designed to increase participation in sport and physical activity, regenerate communities and increase participation in cultural and volunteering activities.

This recognition now puts the Sport, Leisure and Olympics services among the top performers in their field and the award also comes with is a financial benefit of up to £75.