Diana Memorial Award

The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award for Inspirational Young People was established in 1999 by a board chaired by the then Chancellor, Gordon Brown,[1] who felt that the award would reflect the personal interest of Diana, Princess of Wales in supporting the outstanding achievements of young people.[2] This award is seen as a last legacy to Diana, Princess of Wales.

Purpose and Vision

The Diana Award[3] is a prestigious award that endeavors to appreciate and celebrate the work which young people make to society - especially those who are young ambassadors, young leaders, young humanitarians, fund raisers, environmental campaigners, peer mentors, sports leaders, and those who inspire others as Diana, Princess of Wales, did.

The vision is to promote a culture that celebrates young people from all sections of society who have made a selfless contribution to society.

Aims

Presentation

A Diana Award winner receives a prestigious national award and a certificate signed by the British Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, and a lapel pin or trophy. They also receive other benefits from the Award, including attending events hosted by Prince Harry and Prince William.[4]

Impact

In the longer term, the Diana Award provides its holders opportunities to attend events organized by the Diana team, primarily as part of the 'Young Ambassadors Programme'.

International Award

In 2011, the International Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Award was launched to recognize young people who are inspiring the lives of others internationally as Diana, Princess of Wales did.

Some winners are as followed Claudia Garcia – age 15 - Buena Vista, Belize first winner 2011 http://dianaaward.tumblr.com/

Group of 12 Teen Girl – age 11-15 – Luanda, Angola – winner 2012 http://www.christianaid.ie/whatwedo/partnerfocus/Angolan-girls-win-Diana-Award-for-HIV-awareness-programme.aspx

Ten students from - KwaZulu-Natal - first young South Africans to win 2012 http://www.thesouthafrican.com/inspirational-teens-in-kzn-are-1st-south-africans-to-win-international-diana-award/

Harnoor Gill - age 15– Georgetown Ontario Canada - winner in 2013 http://www.alrasub.com/canadian-teenager-receives-international-diana-award/

Christy Zakarias – age 14 – Indonesia – winner 2013

https://www.gov.uk/government/world-location-news/young-indonesian-wins-prestigious-princess-diana-award

Simran Vedvyas – Dubai winner in 2014 http://www.esoleducation.com/page.cfm?p=529&newsid=16

http://www.slideshare.net/andrewwilliamsjr/the-diana-award-roll-of-honour-autumn-2014

Kehkashan Basu – age 15 – Dubai – winner 2015 http://nricafe.com/2015/09/nri-teen-wins-prestigious-international-diana-award/

Mackenzie Murphy – age 15 – Airdrie Alberta Canada – winner 2015 http://www.calgarysun.com/2015/05/21/airdrie-teen-mackenzie-murphy-recognized-for-anti-bullying-crusade-with-international-diana-award

Mackenzie Ann Olson - Mantua Township, NJ, US – winner 2015 http://www.nj.com/south-jersey-towns/index.ssf/2015/01/clearview_regional_high_school.html

Loren Skudder-Hill – New Zealand - winner 2015 http://www.jpc.co.nz/en_NZ/jpc-life/loren-skudder-hill-diana-award/

Organisational structure

The Diana Award was headed by Maggie Turner OBE until July 2012, The Chief Executive of the Diana Award and International Diana Award is now Tessy Ojo. Tessy Ojo, sees the overall responsibility for all aspects of the Awards process and the day to day running.

Patrons, Ambassadors & Trustees

Patrons

International Ambassadors

UK Ambassadors

Trustees

Partners

References

  1. ↑ Pierce, Andrew (15 Feb 2007). "Brown launches Diana Award as charity". The Telegraph (London).
  2. ↑ "Diana's Charities". BBC News. Retrieved 1997. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. ↑ The Diana Award (28 October 2003). "Diana Award". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 28 October 2003.
  4. ↑ "Prince William and Prince Harry host concert party for children". Princeofwales.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2012. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  5. ↑ "Jack McConnell named as patron of Diana Award for young people". The Scotsman. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  6. ↑ "Asafa Powell to receive major awards". The Gleaner (Jamaica). January 19, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Twist and Pulse renew Ambassador Role with Diana Award youth charity" (PDF). diana-award.org.uk. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
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