Teacher of the Year

2012 Winner Alan Watkinson Without PE teacher Alan, Britain would never have heard of Mo Farah. It was during one of his PE classes at Feltham Community School in West London that he first met the young Mo and immediately spotted his talent. But Alan has also helped thousands of other pupils by offering support […]

Lifetime Achievement

2012 Winner Doreen Lawrence Doreen Lawrence finally won her 19-year battle for justice for murdered son Stephen this year. But Doreen, 60, not only won justice for Stephen, she has also campaigned tirelessly to make the legal system fairer for everyone. And the charitable foundation she set up in Stephen’s memory is providing a lasting […]

Teenager of Courage

2012 Winner Alice Pyne Ann and husband Terry have opened their home to more than 1,000 homeless young men. Some were drawn into gang crime, others made wrong choices, but they all faced life alone.  Thanks to Ann and Terry, they’re given a haven to get their lives on track.  The couple take up to […]

Local Hero

2012 Winner Ann and Terry Panks Ann and husband Terry have opened their home to more than 1,000 homeless young men. Some were drawn into gang crime, others made wrong choices, but they all faced life alone.  Thanks to Ann and Terry, they’re given a haven to get their lives on track.  The couple take […]