1999 Winner 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. The 63-year-old was applauded by Tony Blair and the rest of the Western world for […]
Category: 1999 Winners
Special Award
1999 Winner Doreen and Neville Lawrence To have a child murdered is something that no parent can bear to contemplate. To discover that he was murdered for the colour of his skin is a nightmare beyond belief. Then to be told that the five men who killed your child will never be brought to justice […]
Special Award
1999 Winner 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. There was international outrage when the ringside judges declared the fight against Evander Holyfield a draw. Lennox was the clear winner. He had outboxed Holyfield over […]
Most Inspiring Young Sportsperson
1999 Winner Michael Owen If ever there was a moment of sporting inspiration, then Michael Owen delivered it one heady night in France last June. His marvellous goal against Argentina became the enduring image of a wonderful World Cup, and the whole country joined in his celebration. That night, Owen became an inspiration to every […]
Special Award
1999 Winner 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. Her slick professionalism and cheerful demeanour never slip. They believe the painful and draining personal battle she has faced against cancer. It was almost two years […]
Linda McCartney Award for Animal Welfare
1999 Winner 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. Juliet Gellatley, 35, is single-handedly responsible for about half of Britain’s non-meat-eating population becoming vegetarian. She is an effective, intelligent campaigner whose quiet dedication to helping animals won […]