Pride of Britain Award Winners
2005
Lifetime Achievement - Richard Carr-Gomm
Thousands of people's lives have been changed all across the world thanks to the
awareness and generosity of Richard Carr-Gomm.
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more about Richard's story
Outstanding Achievement - The 2012 Olympics Bid Team
On July 6, the whole country held its breath as International Olympic Committee
president Jacques Rogge revealed the host of the 2012 Olympic Games.
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about Olympic Bid story
Outstanding Contribution - Richard Curtis
Make Poverty History, Live8 and Comic Relief are just a few of the ideas Richard
Curtis has made a reality, impacting on millions of people's lives all around the
globe.
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more about Richard's story
GMTV Carer of The Year - Asmeret Tesfazghi
Despite losing her homeland and her father, Asmeret Tesfazghi considers herself
a lucky woman. After fleeing the war-torn African country of Eritrea in 1989, Asmeret
and her mother Letina arrived in London with Letina's other children - an older
son and daughter - to seek refuge.
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more about Asmeret's story
Teacher of The Year - Liz Owens
Long before Jamie Oliver had spotted his first Turkey Twizzler, pioneering head
teacher Liz Owens decided to take control of school meals and improve kids' lives.
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more about Liz's story
Prince's Trust Young Achiever - Mark Johnson
Five and a half years ago, Mark Johnson was living on the streets of London begging
for money to fuel his drug and alcohol addiction.
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more about Mark's story
British Gas Neighbour of The Year - Lesley Pulman
When the family from hell moved into her street, Lesley Pulman single-handedly took
on the bullies and won.
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more about Lesley's story
Special Award - Liz Carnell
Liz Carnell launched the immensely successful charity Bullying Online as a direct
result of a family member's misery.
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more about Liz's story
Special Award - Jane Tomlinson
Terminal cancer sufferer Jane Tomlinson has raised a phenomenal £1m after four years
of gruelling fundraising.
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more about Jane's story
Special Award - The McCartney Sisters
From a humble street vigil to meeting President Bush, the McCartney sisters' incredible
display of courage in standing up to the IRA has inspired people across the world.
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more about The McCartney Sisters's story
Beyond the Call of Duty - A Tribute to the Emergency Services,
Transport and NHS Staff Involved in The London Bombings
On Thursday, July 7, Britain came under terrorist attack when suicide bombers targeted
Central London and killed 52 people.
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more about The London Bombings
Outstanding Bravery - Julia O'Connor
The daily school run took an unexpectedly dark turn for Julia O'Connor last year
when she risked her life to save a woman from being stabbed to death.
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more about Julia's story
Outstanding Bravery - Tony Baker
Popping out for a pint of milk turned into an unforgettable experience for firefighter
Tony Baker when he found himself face-to-face with armed robbers.
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more about Tony's story
Child of Courage - Ashleigh Huxley
Brave Ashleigh showed courage beyond her years when she risked her own life to save
her brother from a house fire while still recovering from an horrific leg injury.
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more about Ashleigh's story
Child of Courage - Shae Thomas
Last summer, Shae Thomas was fighting for her life in intensive care. Astonishingly,
less than a year on, the seven-year-old has shown extraordinary courage and managed
to return to school with her friends.
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more about Shae's story
Child of Courage - Cameron Weir
When his parents' car spun off the road and plunged into a canal, Cameron Weir
did not hesitate to save the lives of his younger brother and sister who were trapped
in the wreck.
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more about Cameron's story
Child of Courage - Hope Farrelly
Eight-year-old Hope Farrelly became Britain's youngest midwife when she delivered
her baby brother at home.
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more about Hope's story
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