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Winners 2001

2001 Winners

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BRIAN KRISHNAN

Outstanding Bravery

A raging fire in a house would terrify anyone. But it holds a particular fear for Brian Krishnan. Twenty five... Read More
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CARLA LANE

Linda McCartney Award for Animal Welfare

For years, writer Carla Lane was TV’s undisputed sitcom queen. But Carla’s heart was always with the animals she loved... Read More
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CONNOR CARR

Child of Courage

It was a chilly January evening and three-year-old Connor Carr had just come home from nursery with his mother, Debbie,... Read More
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DAVID MARKS AND JULIA BARFIELD

Innovation of the Year

The London Eye, the giant wheel on London’s South Bank, is universally acknowledged as a Great British triumph – an... Read More
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DOT BEESON

Conservation Award

Dot Beeson was out walking her dog one summer’s morning in 1979 when she noticed a swan caught in a... Read More
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DR ROSEMARY RADLEY-SMITH

Special Award

In many Third World countries children die simply because doctors lack the skills to perform major operations we take for... Read More
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ELLEN MACARTHUR

Special Award

At the age of four, Ellen MacArthur began messing about in boats with her aunt. By the time she was... Read More
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JAMIE BAXTER

Child of Courage

Eight-year-old Jamie Baxter knew exactly how to save his mum’s life when she collapsed in a coma before his eyes.... Read More
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JILL FARWELL

Fundraiser of the Year

Jill Farwell’s beautiful redheaded daughter Katie was three years old and her brother Tom was six months when they were... Read More
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MATTHEW GRAFFHAM

Prince’s Trust Young Achiever

With his leadership qualities and zest for life, Matthew Graffham is a positive influence on disadvantaged youngsters. The 20-year-old, who... Read More
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MICHAEL O’LEARY

Outstanding Bravery

Licensed taxi driver Michael O’Leary was making a routine trip to Heathrow Airport when he spotted a car swerving across... Read More
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NORAH PEYTON

Neighbour of the Year

At 79, great-great granny Norah Peyton could be forgiven for wanting a quiet life. But when drug pushers moved onto... Read More
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PC DARAN CAGIN AND PC IAN THOMSON

Beyond the Call of Duty

As experienced policemen, PCs Ian Thomson and Daran Gagin have worked on some precarious incidents. But on Friday, October 13... Read More
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PETER BENENSON, FOUNDER OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Lifetime Achievement

When Peter Benenson opened his newspaper on his way to work one morning in late 1960, he had no idea... Read More
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RACHEL EDWARDS

Child of Courage

Rachel Edwards loves nothing better than riding her bike and swimming, and she dreams of singing with Steps when she’s... Read More
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SAB SAHOTA-LYONS

Teacher of the Year

To her pupils, Sab Sahota-Lyons is an inspirational English teacher whose memory is so sharp that she can reel off... Read More
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SARA AND MICHAEL PAYNE

Special Award

The parents of murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne touched the hearts of the nation with their quiet dignity and refusal to... Read More
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SIR STEVE REDGRAVE

Sportsperson of the Year

Steve Redgrave is a sporting giant, his fifth gold medal at the Sydney Olympics making him Britain’s greatest Olympian. Not... Read More
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TANNI GREY-THOMPSON

Special Award

A whole new generation of British athletes were inspired by the extraordinary sporting feats of Tanni Grey-Thompson. And she did... Read More

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