As a result of his work he won the Sport For Good award at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Estoril, Portugal on 16 May 2005. Storey received his award from Barry McGuigan and Marvin Hagler, and was the first Irish sportsperson to win a Laureus award.
Storey's accomplishments led to him being honored with the Sport For Good award at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Estoril, Portugal on 16 May 2005. He received his recognition from Barry McGuigan and Marvin Hagler, marking a milestone for Irish sportspeople as he was the first to receive a Laureus award.