2013 Winner Sharon Gray Sharon Gray remembers vividly the moment that inspired her to become a teacher. “I was around five or six years old when I walked into my big sister’s classroom. It was the most inviting, interesting, beautfiul environment, and it was the way her teacher enticed everybody. “ After that I often […]
Category: 2013 Winners
FA Football Champion
2013 Winner June Kelly In the year The Football Association celebrates its 150th anniversary, this determined grassroots volunteer proves the nation’s favourite sport has the power to transform people’s lives for the better. June Kelly set up and runs a thriving junior team in one of the country’s most deprived areas, using football to promote […]
Child of Courage
2013 Winner Harley Lane As little Harley lay and hovered on the brink of death from meningitis, doctors made the heartbreaking decision to amputate his arms and legs to save his life. Then just a toddler, Harley pulled through and fought back against what could have been a devastating disability with inspirational spirit and determination. Harley, […]
Outstanding Bravery
2013 Winner Karin Williams When an out-of-control car hurtled towards a group of children at a school crossing, lollipop lady Karin Williams dived into its path to push them to safety. The mum-of-one suffered serious injuries, but thanks to her astonishing bravery, none of the youngsters was killed. The 61-year-old driver of the car had […]
Prince’s Trust Achiever of the Year
2013 Winner Clifford Harding After nine years without a job, with no purpose and no future, Clifford Harding was facing life as just another unemployment statistic. But one moment changed his life, and put him on the path to helping other young people from deprived backgrounds. He has gone on to become a role model […]
Outstanding Bravery
2013 Winner Ingrid Loyau-Kennett, Amanda Donnelly & Gemini Donnelly-Martin When an off-duty soldier was hacked to death in a London street, three women thought nothing of their own safety to step in. Hailed as the Angels of Woolwich, Ingrid Loyau-Kennett, Amanda Donnelly & Gemini Donnelly-Martin stepped forward from the crowds of terrified onlookers to calm […]