After being named Manager of the Year at the RTÉ Sport Awards, Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill received a similar recognition by the BBC at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Sunday night.
The Portadown native was named Coach of the Year following his achievement in guiding the North to next summer's Euro 2016 finals in France.
Also honoured was AP McCoy, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Andy Murray, for the second time was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year after guiding Great Britain to a first Davis Cup success since in 79 years.
Reflecting on his award, Michael O'Neill said: "Two years ago we were not in a great place and it would have been easier for me to walk away and for the association to go with someone else, but we stuck together and we are where we are today."
AP McCoy, who won the main Sports Personality prize in 2010 - retired after riding 4,357 winners and being crowned champion jockey 20 consecutive times.
After receiving his award Rory McIlroy, McCoy said: "Could I just say what an honour and a privilege it is to receive such a prestigious award, especially here in Belfast.
"Being from Northern Ireland, a place that has produced so many talented and successful sports people.. it makes tonight even more special.
"Racing is a wonderful sport. I was lucky to live my life as a jockey through it and for that I will be for ever grateful."
Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter paid an emotional tribute to Jonah Lomu after picking up the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award.
The 33-year-old Carter ended his international career by leading New Zealand to a World Cup triumph in England in the summer.
But the victory was overshadowed by the death of Lomu - who had won the same award in 1995 - in November.
Carter said: "He is an absolute legend of the sport and it was a shock to the people who knew him and the sporting community. He changed the sport forever. I was lucky enough to get to know him - he was such a caring and thoughtful guy and he will be missed by everyone."
