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Winners 2011

The winners were announced and presented their awards at Cadogan Hall on the 7th October 2011.

Inspirational Celebrity

Karren Brady

Most Inspirational

Alice Pyne

Aspirational Celebrity

Deborah Meaden

Most Aspirational

Julie Cousins

Style & Elegance

Wilnelia Forsyth

I.A.S (Inspiration, Aspiration & Style)

Kate Winslet

Inspirational International

Lady Gaga

Inspiraional Fundraiser

Milly Pyne

Inspirational Achievement

Noella Gabriel

Inspirational Determination

Tandy Anderson

Special Award

Julia Immonen

Special Award

Beverley De-Gale

Special Award

Lucy Rivers-Bulkeley

Special Award

The Pyne Family

Next Generation Inspiration

Adele

Lifetime Achievement

Annie Lennox

 

Nick KnowlesWe are pleased to announce that Nick Knowles will be presenting an Award to one of our inspirational winners at the Event.

Nick is one of Britain's most versatile presenters, he has a full schedule with his unique exclusive deal with the BBC ranging across daytime, factual, factual entertainment and entertainment shows. Check out his website www.nickknowles.com



12th September
Congratulations to our host for the Awards Sarah-Jane who ran the Adidas 5K Run in Hyde Park yesterday.

 

10th September
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Sarah-Jane Mee5th September
Sky News Presenter Sarah-Jane Mee will co-host the Awards with Andrew Castle on Friday 7th October.

 

 

 

24th August
Vote for your favourite nominee on the ‘Nominees and Voting’ page now!

 

Justine Balmer19th August
We are looking forward to hearing International Soprano Justine Balmer perform at the ceremony.

 

 

 

Katie Mayhew18th July
Teen singing sensation Katie Mayhew will be flying over from the States to perform at the Inspiration Awards this year.

 

 

 

 

Andrew Castle2nd August
Andrew Castle will co-host the Awards at Cadogan Hall.  Andrew presented GMTV for almost a decade, interviewing everyone from Tony Blair to Joan Rivers!

 





Jon Christos and Jenny Williams17th June
We are pleased to announce that classical crossover duo Jon Christos and Jenny Williams will be performing at the awards.

 

 




16th March – SAVE THE DATE
THIS YEAR’S AWARDS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2011 AT CADOGAN HALL


 

7th October – Winners
Congratulations to all the winners.

Breakthrough’s Most Inspirational Fundraiser - Fiona Irving
Most Inspirational - Katie Piper
Most Inspirational Celebrity - Nigella Lawson
Most Aspirational - Doris Long
Most Aspirational Celebrity - Ruth Jones
Style & Elegance - Katherine Jenkins
Inspirational International - Sandra Bullock,
I.A.S - Emma Thompson
Most Determination - Jo Wood
Special Award - Sara Payne,
Inspirational Achievement -Martine Wright
Lifetime Achievement Award - Barbara Windsor.

 

Nathalie Emmanuel1st October
We are pleased to announce that Nathalie Emmanuel will present an award.

Actress Nathalie Emmanuel will present an award next Wednesday.  Nathalie is best known for playing Sasha Valentine in Hollyoaks.





Nick Knowles29th September
We are pleased to announce that Nick Knowles will present an award.

We are delighted that Nick Knowles will present an award.  Nick presents a diverse range of television programmes for the BBC ranging from daytime to factual documentaries to entertainment.

His career began as a journalist  and he is currently writing his first novel and screenplay whilst continuing to work on exciting new shows




 

Gail Porter27th September
We are pleased to announce that Gail Porter will present an award.

For over ten years Gail Porter has appeared on and hosted numerous television shows.  Since losing her hair to Alopecia Areata Gail has become a role model for many people who have also lost their hair.



 

Mel B22nd September
Mel B to present an award

Mel B will present an award at the event.  Mel B is best known for being ‘Scary Spice’ in the ‘Spice Girls’.  The band sold more than 55 million records worldwide.  Mel B is also an author, stage star and television personality.  



 

Brendan Cole18th September
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Brendan Cole will present an award at this year’s event.

Brendan has starred in the BBC’s dance show since the first series, in 2004, which he won.  The New Zealander is not only training with his new dance partner in the current series but also preparing for his theatre tour.



 


Sarah-Jane Mee

16th September
Sky News presenter Sarah-Jane Mee will co-host the awards with Andrew Castle.

Sarah-Jane is one of Sky News’ most versatile presenters; she co-hosts ‘Sunrise’, presents business news and current affairs.

 

 



Deborah Meaden

9th September
‘Dragon’s Den’ investor Deborah Meaden will present an award.

Deborah is a successful business woman, she has a wealth of business experience having started her first company at the age of 19.  Deborah is on the panel of millionaire investors on ‘Dragon’s Den’ and has written a book offering straight forward business advice.  She is an inspiration to entrepreneurs up and down the country.

 

 

Rachel Riley

5th September
Rachel Riley of Countdown will present an award.

We look forward to seeing Rachel, who solves the mathematical problems everyday on the Channel 4 show, on 6th October.

 

 

 

 

31st August
Multi talented Michael Strassen will direct the music at this year’s event.

Music directed by Michael Strassen, Musical direction by Chris Mundy

 

Andrew Castle

3rd August
GMTV presenter Andrew Castle will co-host this year's awards.