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Winners 2004

2004 Winners

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‘A’ FLIGHT, 202 SQUADRON, RAF BOULMER

Beyond the Call of Duty

Every day, RAF search-and-rescue teams risk their lives to save others, but few can be as brave as the four... Read More
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AUDREY FLASH

Neighbour of the Year

Her neighbours think Audrey Flash is one in a million. Born in Jamaica, 63-year-old Audrey emigrated to the UK in... Read More
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BIRDIE MCDONALD

Carer of the Year

More than 800 children from around the world call 62-year-old Birdie McDonald “Mum”. For the past 28 years Birdie, from... Read More
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COLIN OSBORNE

Fundraiser of the Year

Ten years ago Colin Osborne was given only two months to live. Diagnosed with testicular cancer, the disease quickly spread... Read More
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CORNEL HRISCA-MUNN

Child of Courage

Cornel was born with no lower arms and one of his legs severely deformed, but has not let his disability... Read More
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DANNY TAYLOR

Child of Courage

When he was just four years old, little Danny Taylor trekked nearly a mile in the middle of a cold... Read More
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KEVIN JOHNSTON

Prince’s Trust Young Achiever

Kevin Johnston has fought back from the depths of crime and drug addiction and now helps disadvantaged young people learn... Read More
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LEISHA HODGKINSON

Special Award

For the second time in her life Leisa Hodgkinson kept her head while all around were losing theirs. Sales rep... Read More
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LYDIA NASH

Special Award

We all want to win a fortune on a TV quiz show, but very few of us would then give... Read More
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LYNSEY WALTERS

Outstanding Bravery

A trip on the last bus home after a night on the town turned into a journey from hell for... Read More
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MICHAELA ‘DOLLY’ MCCARTHY

Child of Courage

Doctors told brave Michaela McCarthy she would never walk again after a horrific road accident. The 10-year-old – who is... Read More
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NESTA MURRAY

Teacher of the Year

Three years ago Nesta Murray, headteacher of St Ann’s C of E Primary School in Tottenham, north London, launched an... Read More
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RICK BUCKLEY

Outstanding Bravery

In August 2002 AA patrolman Rick Buckley was driving round a notorious bend in North Yorkshire known as “Devil’s Elbow”,... Read More
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RYLSTONE WI

Special Award

The Women’s Institute in the small Yorkshire village of Rylstone thought they would only raise a laugh and a few... Read More
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SCOTT MUIR

Child of Courage

Inspirational teenager Scott is the only member of his family who can hear – and that means this schoolboy helps... Read More
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SIR ALEC JEFFREYS

Lifetime Achievement

Serial killers and rapists have been caught and convicted, the innocent freed, and families reunited – thanks to the groundbreaking... Read More
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TERRI CALVESBERT

Child of Courage

Terri Calvesbert was just two years old when she was horrifically burned during a fire at her home, started accidentally... Read More
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THE WORLD CUP WINNING ENGLAND RUGBY SQUAD

Inspirational Sportsmen

For one brief moment on the morning of Saturday, November 22, 2003, England collectively held its breath. With only 26... Read More
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TROOPER CHRIS FINNEY

Special Award

Trooper Chris Finney is a true war hero who showed breathtaking courage under fire during the Iraq War. Not only... Read More

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