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Winners 2005

2005 Winners

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A TRIBUTE TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES, TRANSPORT AND NHS STAFF INVOLVED IN THE LONDON BOMBINGS

Beyond the Call of Duty

On Thursday, July 7, Britain came under terrorist attack when suicide bombers targeted Central London and killed 52 people. Images... Read More
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ASHLEIGH HUXLEY

Child of Courage

Brave Ashleigh showed courage beyond her years when she risked her own life to save her brother from a house... Read More
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ASMERET TESFAZGHI

Carer of the Year

Despite losing her homeland and her father, Asmeret Tesfazghi considers herself a lucky woman. After fleeing the war-torn African country... Read More
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CAMERON WEIR

Child of Courage

When his parents’ car spun off the road and plunged into a canal, Cameron Weir did not hesitate to save... Read More
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HOPE FARRELLY

Child of Courage

Eight-year-old Hope Farrelly became Britain’s youngest midwife when she delivered her baby brother at home. Little Hope was fast asleep... Read More
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JANE TOMLINSON

Special Award

Terminal cancer sufferer Jane Tomlinson has raised a phenomenal £1million after four years of gruelling fundraising. The mother of three... Read More
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JULIA O’CONNOR

Outstanding Bravery

The daily school run took an unexpectedly dark turn for Julia O’Connor last year when she risked her life to... Read More
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LESLEY PULMAN

Neighbour of the Year

When the family from hell moved into her street, Lesley Pulman single-handedly took on the bullies and won. Lesley’s ordeal... Read More
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LIZ CARNELL

Special Award

Liz Carnell launched the immensely successful charity Bullying Online as a direct result of a family member’s misery. In 1994,... Read More
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LIZ OWENS

Teacher of the Year

Long before Jamie Oliver had spotted his first Turkey Twizzler, pioneering headteacher Liz Owens decided to take control of school... Read More
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RICHARD CARR-GOMM

Lifetime Achievement

Thousands of people’s lives have been changed all across the world thanks to the awareness and generosity of Richard Carr-Gomm.... Read More
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MARK JOHNSON

Prince’s Trust Young Achiever

Five and a half years ago, Mark Johnson was living on the streets of London begging for money to fuel... Read More
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RICHARD CURTIS

Outstanding Contribution

Make Poverty History, Live8 and Comic Relief are just a few of the ideas Richard Curtis has made a reality,... Read More
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SHAE THOMAS

Child of Courage

Last summer, Shae Thomas was fighting for her life in intensive care. Astonishingly, less than a year on, the seven-year-old... Read More
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THE 2012 OLYMPICS BID TEAM

Outstanding Achievement

On July 6, the whole country held its breath as International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge revealed the host of... Read More
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THE ENGLAND CRICKET TEAM

Inspirational Sportsmen

Dubbed the best ever Test cricket series, England’s outstanding recapture of the Ashes made the sport the talk of the... Read More
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THE MCCARTNEY SISTERS

Special Award

From a humble street vigil to meeting President Bush, the McCartney sisters’ incredible display of courage in standing up to... Read More
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TONY BAKER

Outstanding Bravery

Popping out for a pint of milk turned into an unforgettable experience for firefighter Tony Baker when he found himself... Read More

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