Pride of Britain Awards

2004 Winner Kevin Johnston Kevin Johnston has fought back from the depths of crime and drug addiction and now helps disadvantaged young people learn from his mistakes. For seven years Kevin’s life was heroin. To feed his habit he would lie, cheat, and steal from anyone, even his own children. Kevin was sent to prison […]

2004 Winner Colin Osborne Ten years ago Colin Osborne was given only two months to live. Diagnosed with testicular cancer, the disease quickly spread to his abdomen, pelvis and lungs. He fought the illness for two years – suffering a stroke, enduring a bone marrow transplant and major surgery – before being given the all-clear. […]

2004 Winner Nesta Murray Three years ago Nesta Murray, headteacher of St Ann’s C of E Primary School in Tottenham, north London, launched an anger management programme to reduce violence and bullying in her inner city school. At the core of the scheme is the belief children are more likely to listen to their friends […]

2004 Winner Audrey Flash Her neighbours think Audrey Flash is one in a million.  Born in Jamaica, 63-year-old Audrey emigrated to the UK in the 1960s and has spent the past 25 years as a youth worker at Birmingham’s Woodview Community Centre. But much of the work she does for the community is unpaid. Her […]

2005 Winner Richard Carr-Gomm Thousands of people’s lives have been changed all across the world thanks to the awareness and generosity of Richard Carr-Gomm. The retired Major is founder of the Abbeyfield Society, the Carr-Gomm Society and the Morpeth Society, and has devoted his life and energy to providing help and accommodation for the lonely […]

2005 Winner The 2012 Olympics Bid Team On July 6, the whole country held its breath as International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge revealed the host of the 2012 Olympic Games. In a dramatic announcement, London was declared the winner after a fierce battle with Paris, securing 54 votes to 50. News of the win […]