Tom's Story

We never stop being amazed by the power some young people have to push through vital change. That’s why we were delighted to give a Diana Award to Tom Gallagher, who as a Year 11 student worked with eight others to transform the prefect system in his school. (more...)

Chelsee's Story

Chelsee Gill got involved in the Torpoint Youth Campaign and has worked very hard to draw attention to the fact that there was a need for better youth provision in her local area. She helped with a successful £100,000 bid to fund better facilities and she also gave up her time to support young people in school through the peer mentor service. (more...)

Philip's Story

None other than the Mayor of Salford presented Philip Riddell with his Diana Award, in recognition of his work for Moorside High’s school council. During his time on the council, Philip helped to raise £2,074 for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, got involved with organisating several shows for elderly people, and took part in a variety of events such as the “Walk of Witnesses”, which culminates at the school every year. (more...)

Jonathan's Story

Jonathan Lowe got a nasty shock when he walked into his headteacher’s office and found his mother and father sitting inside – he thought he was in trouble!

Instead he was told he’d been nominated for the Diana Award – well deserved recognition for all the work he’d done on behalf of the Bubble Appeal Foundation, including the effort he’d put in to encourage the 18th Gateshead Boys’ Brigade to hold sponsored and fundraising events. (more...)

Emma's Story

Sometimes, getting involved in one project can change the course of your life. That’s what happened to Emma O’Brien when she first got involved with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: within a few months of joining, she found herself on a canal boat supporting five young people who had a variety of learning disabilities. (more...)

Emily's Story

Emily Andrews was awarded the Princess Diana Award for her outstanding contribution to volunteering activities, working with young people. Even though she has learning difficulties herself, she spends much of her spare time working with young people. (more...)

Binda's Story

When Binda Bhudia was presented with her Diana Award, she was as shocked as she was delighted that her work on behalf of her school and community was being recognised in such a prestigious way. “I was over the moon when my teacher announced my name and presented me with my Award in front of my peers,” she recalls. (more...)

Emma's Story

The last thing Emma Chase expected to happen in a school assembly about the good work people do to others, was to find herself being presented with a Diana Award by her Head of Sixth Form. But that’s what happened when she was given the well-deserved recognition for her many contributions to the school community, including charity work, mentoring and peer counselling. (more...)

Frances's Story

The first time Frances Hutchison was called to her Headteacher’s office was to be told off for not wearing proper school uniform. The next time she went she was presented with a Diana Award. “I was absolutely gobsmacked,” she recalls. (more...)

Libby's Story

Although Libby is still 12 years old, she has packed a lot into each and every one of them. In 2001 she won a national cookery competition, met Gary Rhodes and toured his restaurant. Between 2001 and 2003 she won the Youth Trophy at the Burley Village Show, becoming the only person ever to win it three times in succession. (more...)

Saima's Story

The skills Diana Award Holders develop when helping other people soon win them fresh, and often unexpected opportunities. When a group of pupils including Saima Tarapdar raised money to combat racism by organising a talent show, they soon found themselves advertising tickets, selecting acts, preparing the school hall and doing all the other tasks needed to organise a successful evening. (more...)

Romana and Imrana's Story

At a time when it's all too fashionable to accuse communities of being reluctant to integrate, it lifts the spirits to hear about the kind of work being accomplished by Diana Award Holders Romana and Imrana Farooq. (more...)