Pride of Britain Award Winners
1999
International Award - His Late Majesty King Hussein of Jordan
and Her Majesty Queen Noor
When King Hussein of Jordan died from cancer earlier this year, he was mourned as
one of the greatest forces for world peace we have seen.
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more about King Hussein of Jordan's story
Special Award - Lennox Lewis
It was the decision that stunned sports fans around the world. Quite simply, Lennox
Lewis was robbed of becoming the undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion.
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more about Lennox's story
Most Inspiring Young Sportsperson - Michael Owen
If ever there was a moment of sporting inspiration, then Michael Owen delivered
it one heady night in France last June.
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more about Michael's story
Special Award - Helen Rollason
Not only is Helen Rollason a talented presenter in the male-dominated TV sports
world, she is, according to her colleagues, a joy to work with.
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more about Helen's story
Linda McCartney Award for Animal Welfare - Juliet Gellatley
The winner of this special award in memory of Linda McCartney's tireless campaign
for animal welfare has been nominated by Sir Paul himself.
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more about Juliet's story
Outstanding Contribution - Mo Mowlam
Mo Mowlam entered the macho world of Irish politics and refused to be defeated.
It took tireless work, skilled diplomacy and a steely determination to tackle 300
years of bad blood.
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more about Mo's story
Entrepreneur of The Year - Richard Emanuel
Richard Emanuel is a remarkable British success story in business starting with
nothing, coming from nowhere, and in record time setting his industry alight.
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more about Richard's story
Outstanding Bravery Award - Donna Marie McGillion
It was a magical moment that gave a glimmer of hope and joy to a town steeped in
sadness. And it was all the more poignant because it so nearly didn't happen.
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Outstanding Bravery Award - Daniel Gallimore
Daniel was beaten up so severely that he was knocked unconscious and left for dead
on the pavement by the gang who attacked him.
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more about Daniel's story
Outstanding Bravery Award - Helen Smith
Helen Smith was a gifted student with a bright future when she was struck by a
cruel and devastating blow.
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more about Helen's story
Outstanding Bravery Award - Michael McNally
The tragic scenes of grief, shock and devastation that followed the Omagh bombing
will forever be ingrained in our memories.
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more about Michael's story
Children of Courage - Rhys and Charly Daniels
Rhys Daniels lost his fight for life against the crippling illness Batten's disease
just before Christmas, and his sister Charly died soon afterwards.
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Child of Courage - Sarah Dinsdale
It was a December morning when Sarah Dinsdale and her mum Diane decided to go Christmas
shopping. But their car spun out of control as it hit black ice.
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more about Sarah's story
Fundraiser of The Year - Sandra Howard
Sandra Howard's 20-year-old son Gareth is severely epileptic. When she discovered
a revolutionary new treatment that was not available on the NHS, she decided to
raise the money herself.
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more about Sandra's story
Child of Courage - Lucy-Rae Tamulevicus
Lucy-Rae has endured more pain and suffering in her young life than most of us could
ever imagine. She was just 10 months old when she was diagnosed with a rare form
of childhood cancer, neuroblastoma, which affects the nervous system.
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Lifesaver of The Year - Kevin Dingle, Mike Edkins and Paul Pollington
It was evening on September 6 1998 and light was fading fast when the Port Isaac
Lifeboat rescue unit received a mayday call. A child had fallen from rocks into
the sea, his father had dived in to rescue him and both were trapped. They had been
swept into a deep cave, which was rapidly filling with water.
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Teacher of The Year - Helen Ridding
Helen Ridding took on a challenge few teachers would contemplate when she accepted
a job at one of the worst primary schools in the country.
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more about Helen's story
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