Winners 1999
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Doreen and Neville Lawrence
Special Award
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
His Late Majesty King Hussein of Jordan and Her Majesty Queen Noor
International Award
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
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Helen Ridding
Teacher of the Year
Helen Ridding took on a challenge few teachers would contemplate when she accepted a job at one of the worst primary schools in the country
Kevin Dingle, Mike Edkins and Paul Pollington
Lifesaver of the Year
It was evening on September 6 1998 and light was fading fast when the Port Isaac Lifeboat rescue unit received a mayday call
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Lucy-Rae Tamulevicus
Outstanding Bravery
Lucy-Rae has endured more pain and suffering in her young life than most of us could ever imagine
Sandra Howard
Fundraiser of the Year
Sandra Howard's 20-year-old son Gareth is severely epileptic. When she discovered a revolutionary new treatment that was not available on the NHS, she decided to raise the money herself
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Connor Carr
Child of Courage
It was a December morning when Sarah Dinsdale and her mum Diane decided to go Christmas shopping. But their car spun out of control as it hit black ice
Rhys and Charly Daniels
Child of Courage
Rhys Daniels lost his fight for life against the crippling illness Batten's disease just before Christmas, and his sister Charly died soon afterwards
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Michael McNally
Outstanding Bravery
The tragic scenes of grief, shock and devastation that followed the Omagh bombing will forever be ingrained in our memories
Helen Smith
Outstanding Bravery
Helen Smith was a gifted student with a bright future when she was struck by a cruel and devastating blow
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Daniel Gallimore
Outstanding Bravery
Daniel was beaten up so severely that he was knocked unconscious and left for dead on the pavement by the gang who attacked him
Donna Marie McGillion
Special Award
It was a magical moment that gave a glimmer of hope and joy to a town steeped in sadness. And it was all the more poignant because it so nearly didn't happen
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Richard Noble and Sqn. Ldr Andt Green
Pioneers of the Year
A sonic boom echoed across the Nevada desert - and Thrust sped its way into the history books, breaking the land speed record at 763mph. It was a moment the nation felt proud to be British
The Viagra Scientists
Inventor of the Year
It was a team British scientists who came up with the most talked-about invention of the year: Viagra
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Richard Emanuel
Entrepreneur of the Year
Richard Emanuel is a remarkable British success story in business starting with nothing, coming from nowhere, and in record time setting his industry alight
Mo Mowlam
Outstanding Contribution
Mo Mowlam entered the macho world of Irish politics and refused to be defeated. It took tireless work, skilled diplomacy and a steely determination to tackle 300 years of bad blood
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Juliet Gellatley
Linda McCartney Award for Animal Welfare
The winner of this special award in memory of Linda McCartney's tireless campaign for animal welfare has been nominated by Sir Paul himself
Helen Rollason
Special Award
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
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Michael Owen
Most Inspiring Young Sportsperson
If ever there was a moment of sporting inspiration, then Michael Owen delivered it one heady night in France last June
Lennox Lewis
Special Award
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
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Doreen and Neville Lawrence
Special Award
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
His Late Majesty King Hussein of Jordan and Her Majesty Queen Noor
International Award
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
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Helen Ridding
Teacher of the Year
Helen Ridding took on a challenge few teachers would contemplate when she accepted a job at one of the worst primary schools in the country
Kevin Dingle, Mike Edkins and Paul Pollington
Lifesaver of the Year
It was evening on September 6 1998 and light was fading fast when the Port Isaac Lifeboat rescue unit received a mayday call