Charity Champions Awards 2009

Winners

The Charity Champion Award winners were announced on Tuesday 8 December at The Great Hall, One Great George Street.

Sponsored by
BUAV

Animal Welfare Champion

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

  • Martin Horwood MP
Martin Horwood
Sponsored by
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
Baroness Cumberlege
Sponsored by
Elizabeth Finn

Disability Champion

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

  • Tom Clarke MP
Tom Clarke
Sponsored by
Velux

Health Champion

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

  • Earl Howe
Earl Howe
Sponsored by
Royal Society of Chemistry

International Champion

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

  • Laura Moffatt MP
Laura Moffatt
Sponsored by
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
Lord Plumb

Older People´s Champion

Sponsored by
Council Care
Housing 21

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

  • Sir George Young MP
George Young
Sponsored by
Dominos

Community Champion

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

  • Neil Gerrard MP
Neil Gerrard
Sponsored by
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
Voluntary Service Overseas
Sponsored by
Hearing Dogs logo

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.

  • Lord Archer of Sandwell
Lord Archer

Awards Timeline

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