Winners 2002
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The Heroes of September 11
Special Award
Emergency service workers the world over are prepared to put their lives on the line to save others. But rarely has their dedication been more clear than on September 11, 2001
Sir John Sulston
Lifetime Achievement
President Bill Clinton called it the "most wondrous map ever produced by mankind". Others have compared the mapping of the human genome to the discovery of fire or the invention of the wheel
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Jill McGowan
Carer of the Year
Jill McGowan knows better than most the misery caused by asthma. Not only is she a sufferer herself, but as a nurse she has spent 27 years treating people with breathing difficulties
Barbara White
Fundraiser of the Year
When three-year-old Joanna Hastings lay ill in hospital, Barbara White made a promise to her that would eventually help change thousands of young lives
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Emma Honey
Prince's Trust Young Achiever
By the time Emma Honey was 17, most people had written her off. She lived with a violent boyfriend and was immersed in a world of crime to feed her addiction to hard drugs
Sandra Walton
Teacher of the Year
In 1997, Pineapple Junior Infants School was a byword for failure. Its pupils were under-achieving, attendance was low and morale among staff was plummeting
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Mark Glover
Linda McCartney Award for Animal Welfare
Just 15 years ago a fur coat was as much a status symbol as a Ferrari or a Rolex, but today most people would not be seen dead in anything dead. And it is all down to the commitment of one man
Sophie Knight
Child of Courage
The floods which hit Britain in December 2000 cost the nation tens of millions of pounds in lost business and damage to homes
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Sophie Render
Child of Courage
Sophie and Catherine Render have a bond that goes far deeper than most mothers and daughters
Steve Wardle
Neighbour of the Year
Before Steve Wardle moved on to the Grange Park housing estate, many of its residents were too scared to leave their homes at night
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PC Simon Dell
Beyond the Call of Duty
If it hadn't been for the brave actions of PC Simon Dell, Christine Fox would today be a widow, grieving the loss of her son
Sean McNally
Child of Courage
Steven Portman lost his arm in a horrific accident, but if it hadn't been for his best friend, Sean McNally, he would probably have lost his life
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Joseph Anderson
Child of Courage
When Joseph Anderson grows up, he hopes to be either a comedian or a clown. His impressions of Michael Caine regularly have his mother and older sister doubled up in hysterics
David Beckham
Sportsperson of the Year
It was on October 6 at Old Trafford that David Beckham was crowned the king of English football. The 26-year-old England captain strode on to the pitch for a showdown with Greece as an icon of the national sport
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Katie-Louise Beynon
Child of Courage
Late one evening last May, 12-year-old Katie-Louise was watching TV with her mother when she heard a loud bang from her brothers' room upstairs. She dashed up to their bedroom and found Adam, seven, on the floor
Anthony Peltier
Outstanding Bravery
When deputy headteacher Anthony Peltier was sent on a four-day first aid course, he knew the skills would come in handy
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Richard Emmott
Outstanding Bravery
When Richard Emmott hung up his rugby boots for the last time, he had no idea that the skills he acquired on the pitch would one day be called upon to avert a shooting tragedy
Debby Dumigan
Outstanding Bravery
Debby Dumigan has always been a good listener. If ever her family or friends have a problem it is always her they turn to
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Margaret Jellett
Special Award
To her pupils, Margaret Jellett is a devoted art and design teacher whose dedication and enthusiasm is an inspiration
Kirsty Howard
Special Award
Six-year-old Kirsty Howard captured the nation's heart when she was picked as a mascot for the England team in their World Cup qualifier against Greece last year
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The Heroes of September 11
Special Award
Emergency service workers the world over are prepared to put their lives on the line to save others. But rarely has their dedication been more clear than on September 11, 2001
Sir John Sulston
Lifetime Achievement
President Bill Clinton called it the "most wondrous map ever produced by mankind". Others have compared the mapping of the human genome to the discovery of fire or the invention of the wheel
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Jill McGowan
Carer of the Year
Jill McGowan knows better than most the misery caused by asthma. Not only is she a sufferer herself, but as a nurse she has spent 27 years treating people with breathing difficulties
Barbara White
Fundraiser of the Year
When three-year-old Joanna Hastings lay ill in hospital, Barbara White made a promise to her that would eventually help change thousands of young lives