award for persons aged 9-25 for their social action or humanitarian work From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Diana Award is a special prize given to young people between the ages of 9 and 25.[1] It is named after Diana, Princess of Wales, who believed that young people have the power to make the world a better place. This award was established in 1999 by a board chaired by former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown.[2] It is the longest-running award for young people based on their actions. The award is given to young people who are working hard to make a positive difference in their communities and the world.[3] This could include things like:
The Diana Award | |
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Awarded for | "Young people who work to improve the lives of others" |
Location | London |
Country | United Kingdom |
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First awarded | 1999 |
Website | diana-award |
It is run by The Diana Award charity, a legacy charity of Princess Diana. It is based in London, UK. Winners of the Diana Award receive a special ceremony and a chance to connect with other young people who are also making a difference.[4] The award is handed over to winners by The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex.[5] Currently, the CEO of The Diana Award is Tessy Ojo.[6]
Award winners include Kanchan Amatya, Georgina Lara Booth,[7] Asafa Powell,[8] Angelo Cardona,[9] Siddhant Sarang[10] and Aishwarya Sridhar.
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