Diana Award Explained

Diana Award
Awarded For:"Young people who work to improve the lives of others"
Presenter:The Diana Award charity
Location:London
Country:United Kingdom
Year:1999

The Diana Award honours young people who work to improve the lives of others.[1] Named after Diana, Princess of Wales, the award was established in 1999 by a board chaired by Gordon Brown.[2]

The award was launched by former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown in honour of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.[3] Current patrons of the Diana Award include former Prime Minister David Cameron, Dame Julia Samuel, former Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell and Esther Rantzen CBE.[4]

The organisation is a charity legacy to Diana, Princess of Wales' belief that young people have the power to change the world.[5] The purpose of the Diana Award is to appreciate and celebrate the work which young people make to society – those who are young ambassadors, young leaders, young humanitarians, fundraisers, environmental campaigners, peer mentors, sports leaders and those who inspire others. The vision is to empower young people to change the world, promoting a culture that celebrates young people from all sections of society who have made a selfless contribution to society.[6]

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex regularly attend events of the Diana Award in honour of their mother Diana, Princess of Wales, after whom the award is named.[7] [8] [9]

Award winners include Kanchan Amatya,[10] Georgina Lara Booth,[11] Asafa Powell,[12] Christy Zakarias,[13] Angelo Cardona,[14] and Aishwarya Sridhar.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rgillam . 2017-01-17 . Princess Diana Is Being Honoured With National Kindness Day . 2020-11-21 . Marie Claire . en.
  2. News: Brown launches Diana Award as charity. The Telegraph. 15 Feb 2007. London. Andrew. Pierce.
  3. Web site: Pierce . Andrew . Brown launches Diana Award . 15 February 2007 . The Telegraph . 17 December 2020.
  4. Web site: Award . Diana . Trustees and Patrons . Diana Award . 17 December 2020.
  5. Web site: Back . Morgan . Edmonton woman wins prestigious award in honour of Princess Diana . Global News Canada . 17 December 2020.
  6. Web site: Ang . May Ving . 3 Youths Honoured With UK's 'Diana Award' For Creating Social Change In Malaysia . Says . 17 December 2020.
  7. Web site: Mackelden . Amy . Prince William Surprises Diana Award Ambassadors During Anti-Bullying Week . 20 November 2020 . Harper's Bazaar . 17 December 2020.
  8. Web site: Foussianes . Chloe . Prince William Mentions Prince Harry in Letter to an Organization Named After Princess Diana . 15 May 2020 . Town and Country . 17 December 2020.
  9. Web site: Perry . Simon . Prince Harry Surprises Princess Diana Award Charity on What Would Have Been His Mom's 59th Birthday . People Magazine . 17 December 2020.
  10. Web site: In Memory of Princess of Wales: Kanchan Amatya from Nepal receive Dianna Award . 2020-11-21 . Nepal24Hours.com - Integration Through Media ....! . en-US.
  11. Web site: Georgina Booth ontvangt International Diana Award - Vredesweek . 2020-11-21 . www.vredesweek.nl . IKV Pax Christi . 2020-08-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200810110936/https://vredesweek.nl/nieuws/georgina-booth-ontvangt-international-diana-award . dead .
  12. News: Jones . Ryon . 2012-01-19 . Asafa Powell to receive major awards . en . . 2020-11-21.
  13. Web site: Young Indonesian wins prestigious Princess Diana Award . 2024-04-11 . GOV.UK . en.
  14. Web site: 2021-06-29. The Diana Award goes to the young colombian Angelo Cardona. 2021-07-02. Pressenza. en.

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