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Winners 2012

2012 Winners

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ALAN WATKINSON

Teacher of the Year

Without PE teacher Alan, Britain would never have heard of Mo Farah. It was during one of his PE classes... Read More
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ANNE AND TERRY PANKS

Local Hero

Ann and husband Terry have opened their home to more than 1,000 homeless young men. Some were drawn into gang... Read More
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CORPORAL CARL TAYLOR

Outstanding Bravery

Corporal Carl Taylor put his life on the line twice by running across open ground in a hail of bullets... Read More
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DOREEN LAWRENCE

Lifetime Achievement

Doreen Lawrence finally won her 19-year battle for justice for murdered son Stephen this year. But Doreen, 60, not only... Read More
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FLO AND JIM ESSEX

Fundraiser of the Year

Most couples celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary would mark the occasion with a family party or dinner in a nice... Read More
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HARTLEPOOL RNLI AND COASTGUARD

Emergency Services

Trapped in wet sand, with the tide rising around him, teenager Neil Robson was minutes from drowning when Hartlepool RNLI... Read More
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JACK CARROLL

Teenager of the Year

Cerebral palsy sufferer Jack Carroll refuses to let his ­condition hold him back. Instead he uses stand-up comedy to laugh... Read More
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JACK HENDERSON

Young Fundraiser of the Year

Armed with paper, colouring pencils and a big dose of cheeky charm, Jack has raised almost £30,000 for the hospital... Read More
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JANE AND MICHAEL GATES

Special Recognition

Grieving parents Jane and Michael Gates embarked on a crusade to help other families by fulfilling their son Sebastian’s dying... Read More
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JAY KAMIRAZ

Prince’s Trust Young Achiever of the Year

Sleeping next to overflowing bins behind an inner city hostel, Jay Kamiraz thought his life was over, at just 17.... Read More
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KATIE PIPER

Special Recognition

Scarred for life in a horrific acid attack organised by her violent ex, Katie Piper battled back to inspire millions... Read More
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NATALIA AGGIANO

Special Recognition

After her mother was murdered, Natalia Aggiano chose to give one of her own kidneys to save a stranger’s life,... Read More
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RAMONA GIBBS

Teenager of Courage

Brave Ramona had a split second to make a life-or-death decision as an out-of-control car hurtled towards her and little... Read More
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ROYSTON SMITH AND ALISTAIR NEILL

Outstanding Bravery

Civilians Royston Smith and Alistair Neill put their lives on the line to tackle a killer armed with an automatic... Read More
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TEAM GB AND PARALYMPICSGB

Special Recognition

They are the heroes and heroines of a once-in-a-lifetime summer of sport. On the track, in the pool, on horseback,... Read More

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