Charity Champions Awards 2009

Shortlist

Voting is now open to all Parliamentarians. We look forward to announcing the winners at this years Charity Champion Awards to be held on Tuesday 8 December 2009. If you are interested in attending the Awards please contact Sarah Baldwin on sarah.baldwin@dods.co.uk.

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Animal Welfare Champion

The Parliamentarian who has done the most to address issues concerning the protection and welfare of animals.

  • Mark Pritchard MP
  • Martin Horwood MP
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Eaga

Children & Youth Champion

The Parliamentarian who has done the most to address issues concerning the safety and welfare of children and young people.

  • Baroness Julia Cumberlege
  • Tim Loughton MP
  • Damian Green MP
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Elizabeth Finn

Disability Champion

The Parliamentarian who has done the most to address issues concerning disability.

  • Countess of Mar
  • Tom Clarke MP
  • Cheryl Gillan MP
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Velux

Health Champion

The Parliamentarian who has done the most to address issues concerning health awareness, research, prevention, addictions and/or diseases.

  • Earl Howe
  • Anne Begg MP
  • Lord Archer of Sandwell QC
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Royal Society of Chemistry

International Champion

The Parliamentarian who has done the most to address international relief, crisis and/or aid issues.

  • Lord Swinfen
  • David Borrow MP
  • Laura Moffatt MP
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Orange

Education & Skills Champion

The Parliamentarian who has done the most to address issues concerning the involvement of education and skills.

  • Lord Plumb of Coleshill DL
  • Nick Gibb MP
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Older People´s Champion

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Council Care
Housing 21

The Parliamentarian who has done the most to address issues concerning the welfare of older people.

  • Edward O'Hara MP
  • Irene Oldfather MSP
  • Sir George Young MP
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Dominos

Community Champion

The Parliamentarian who has done the most to address issues concerning the community.

  • Cathy Jamieson MSP
  • Neil Gerrard MP
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IET Collective Inspiration logo

Charity of the Year

Awarded to the Charity the Parliamentarians have identified as the most effective over the past year.

  • Voluntary Service Overseas
  • Grandparents Plus
  • Blue Sky
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Outstanding Achievement

The Parliamentarian who has worked consistently on behalf of voluntary causes and issues and is recognised by Parliamentarians for his or her outstanding achievement. The winner will be chosen by the Awards Steering Committee.

Awards Timeline

  • Nominations Open 7 September
  • Nominations Close 16 October
  • Shortlist Announced & Voting Opens 2 November
  • Voting Closes 13 November
  • Awards Ceremony 8 December