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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, who felt that the award would reflect the personal interest of Diana, Princess of Wales in helping and supporting young people.
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Purpose
The Diana Award endeavors to appreciate and celebrate the work which young people make to their school, family or community - especially those who are peer mentors, fund raisers, school counselors, environmental campaigners, sports leaders, local community volunteers, and those who have overcome adversity.
Presentation
Each Diana Award holder receives a special certificate signed by the Prime Minister and a lapel pin or one trophy for a group; a termly issue of Inspire, the Diana Award newsletter; and free membership to the Award holders section of the website.
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' which includes presentation, research and peer education training.
Since 1999, over 23,000 young people from across the UK have received this Award.
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Titles Princess of Wales & Countess of Chester · Duchess of Cornwall · Duchess of Rothesay · Countess of Carrick · Baroness of Renfrew · Lady of the Isles · Princess of Scotland
Charity Family Charles, Prince of Wales (husband) · Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (elder son) · Prince Harry of Wales (younger son) · John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer (father) · Frances Shand Kydd (mother) · Lady Sarah McCorquodale (sister) · Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes (sister) · Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer (brother)Marital events Death PeopleMemorials In fiction BooksFilmsOtherCategories:- Memorial funds
- Awards by age of recipient
- Awards established in 1999
- Humanitarian and service awards
- Diana, Princess of Wales memorials
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