Children's Champions 2009

Stars honour our champs

Star performers at previous Children's Champions Awards have included McFly, Westlife, the Sugababes, Daniel Bedingfield, Ronan Keating and Last Choir Standing judge Russell Watson and we're planning something just as big this year.

In the audience you could be sitting with - and chatting to - famous faces from X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders, Corrie and Emmerdale.

Then there are the sports stars who turn up to have a brilliant time.

Our guests so far have included England captain John Terry, England manager Fabio Capello, Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden, Chelsea hero Frank Lampard, England manager Fabio Capello, and cricket giants Freddie Flintoff and Steve Harmiston.

Here's what just a few of our guests had to say after the 2008 awards, held last March:

"I have not been in Britain for so very long but Children's Champions has showed me what an amazing country this is. These people really must be congratulated."
-Fabio Capello (above)

"As a dad it really touched me to hear how much the winners have done to benefit the lives of our country's children. I'm a real supporter of the awards and would love to be involved in the future. Congratulations to everyone."

-Ronan Keating

"I never thought I'd get so emotional. I was completely overwhelmed by the stories I've heard."
-Kara Tointon (above)

"Myself, Mathieu (Flamini) and Tomas (Rosicky) are delighted to attend these awards. It's great to be involved in such a worthy event and an honour to meet so many brave adults and children. We have so much admiration for the winners. They've all showed so much courage dealing with many challenges in their lives."

-Cesc Fabregas, Arsenal

"I've been to a few awards ceremonies in my time but this one blows them all away. What a night for everyone - celebrity guests and the incredible winners."
-Caprice

"It's been lovely to have a hands on role with this brilliant night. Roll on next year because I'll be back."

-Louisa Lytton (above)

"I was a guest at the awards when I was in the X Factor, in fact it was one of the first showbiz events I'd ever been to. Coming back here to perform as an established artist really is special and it's so nice to be able to make the winners' night one to remember. Listening to why they're all here tonight has been extremely touching and I'm thrilled to be part of this big night. Thanks News of the World!"

-Shayne Ward

"These awards are just awesome. Its humbling and inspiring when you see what these people have achieved."

-Nick Ross

"I can't express how much admiration I've got for all the winners.''

-Beverly Knight

"Everything about these Awards is from the heart - the award winners' stories and the support from all the stars."

-Philip Glenister (above)

"As an actress you play many roles in your life. For these winners there's only one role - caring for children so selflessly.''

-Cat Simmons

"It's been quite simply an amazing night, extremely moving and humbling."

-Gloria Hunniford

"What a wonderful evening and thank you so much for having me along to celebrate with these inspiring winners on their big night. I didn't expect to be moved tonight but it's impossible not to be when you hear the stories behind their success."
-Gareth Gates

"Children's Champions is amazing. You can see how much it means to all the youngsters. And it's certainly been a privilege to meet the winners."

-Nikki Sanderson (above)

''Some of the nominations have moved me to tears - as they would any parent. Judging between people who are all so selfless is very humbling. I'm just please that these Awards are now firmly fixed in the calendar as something to look forward to and celebrate. I'm proud and delighted to part of something so worthwhile.''

-Linda Lusardi

''When you've got kids you realise how valuable it is to have Champions in their lives - and the winners I've met have been very special indeed.''

-Michael Owen

Videos

Here you can watch footage and see pictures from last year's star-studded gala ceremony.

Nominations for Children's Champions Awards have now closed. But as a reminder, here are the categories...

MEDICAL AWARD

OUR Medical Award honours any health worker who's done miracles for kids. It may be a surgeon, a nurse, a GP, a home visitor, a hospital cleaner-the list of possible Champs is endless.

POST OFFICE ® AWARD

THIS award is particularly supported by the Post Office® for one of their colleagues who really delivers for kids. Maybe he or she is the postie you see every day, or a terrific member of a Post Office® team, perhaps the person who brings you your parcels or, in a sorting office, the one who goes the extra mile so that kids' scrawled envelopes get to the right address.

999 AWARD

THIS award recognises any police officer, fire or ambulance crews, or any emergency services member who works hard for kids. Maybe they saved your child's life when all hope was lost.

CHILDREN'S AWARD

OUR Children's Award is for a youngster, aged 16 or under, who helps other young people, perhaps by example, maybe through fundraising or by caring heroically for other kids in the family. We welcome all examples of young Champs.

SCHOOLS AWARD

OUR Schools Award is for someone who works tirelessly against all the odds to make your kids' school life better - anyone from the tireless cleaner to a special teacher, from lollipop lady to headmaster.

SPORTS AWARD

As we move towards the 2012 London Olympics, this recognises inspirational people who dedicate their lives to helping young people in grassroots sport.

INDIVIDUAL AWARD

THE Individual Award is for ANY member of the public who has provided outstanding help to children in general. Previous winners, for example, have included a brilliant foster mum and a lady who protects abused youngsters. The judges also reserve the right to make extra awards at their discretion.

And finally, if you want to know more about the News of the World, Barnardo's, the Post Office® and its charity work or The London Marriott Hotel, County Hall, just click on any of the icons below:



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Stars honour our champs Star performers at previous Children's Champions Awards have included McFly, Westlife, the Sugababes, Daniel Bedingfield, Ronan Keating and Last Choir Standing judge Russell Watson and we're planning something just as big this year. In the audience you could be sitting with - and chatting to - famous faces from X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders, Corrie and Emmerdale. Then there are the sports stars who turn up to have a brilliant time. Our guests so far have included England captain John Terry, England manager Fabio Capello, Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden, Chelsea hero Frank Lampard, England manager Fabio Capello, and cricket giants Freddie Flintoff and Steve Harmiston. Here's what just a few of our guests had to say after the 2008 awards, held last March: "I have not been in Britain for so very long but Children's Champions has showed me what an amazing country this is. These people really must be congratulated." -Fabio Capello (above) "As a dad it really touched me to hear how much the winners have done to benefit the lives of our country's children. I'm a real supporter of the awards and would love to be involved in the future. Congratulations to everyone." -Ronan Keating "I never thought I'd get so emotional. I was completely overwhelmed by the stories I've heard." -Kara Tointon (above) "Myself, Mathieu (Flamini) and Tomas (Rosicky) are delighted to attend these awards. It's great to be involved in such a worthy event and an honour to meet so many brave adults and children. We have so much admiration for the winners. They've all showed so much courage dealing with many challenges in their lives." -Cesc Fabregas, Arsenal "I've been to a few awards ceremonies in my time but this one blows them all away. What a night for everyone - celebrity guests and the incredible winners." -Caprice "It's been lovely to have a hands on role with this brilliant night. Roll on next year because I'll be back." *-Louisa Lytton* (above) "I was a guest at the awards when I was in the X Factor, in fact it was one of the first showbiz events I'd ever been to. Coming back here to perform as an established artist really is special and it's so nice to be able to make the winners' night one to remember. Listening to why they're all here tonight has been extremely touching and I'm thrilled to be part of this big night. Thanks News of the World!" -Shayne Ward "These awards are just awesome. Its humbling and inspiring when you see what these people have achieved." -Nick Ross "I can't express how much admiration I've got for all the winners.'' -Beverly Knight "Everything about these Awards is from the heart - the award winners' stories and the support from all the stars." *-Philip Glenister* (above) "As an actress you play many roles in your life. For these winners there's only one role - caring for children so selflessly.'' -Cat Simmons "It's been quite simply an amazing night, extremely moving and humbling." -Gloria Hunniford "What a wonderful evening and thank you so much for having me along to celebrate with these inspiring winners on their big night. I didn't expect to be moved tonight but it's impossible not to be when you hear the stories behind their success." -Gareth Gates "Children's Champions is amazing. You can see how much it means to all the youngsters. And it's certainly been a privilege to meet the winners." *-Nikki Sanderson* (above) ''Some of the nominations have moved me to tears - as they would any parent. Judging between people who are all so selfless is very humbling. I'm just please that these Awards are now firmly fixed in the calendar as something to look forward to and celebrate. I'm proud and delighted to part of something so worthwhile.'' -Linda Lusardi ''When you've got kids you realise how valuable it is to have Champions in their lives - and the winners I've met have been very special indeed.'' *-Michael Owen*	Videos Here you can watch footage and see pictures from last year's star-studded gala ceremony.	Nominations for Children's Champions Awards have now closed. But as a reminder, here are the categories... MEDICAL AWARD OUR Medical Award honours any health worker who's done miracles for kids. It may be a surgeon, a nurse, a GP, a home visitor, a hospital cleaner-the list of possible Champs is endless. POST OFFICE ® AWARD THIS award is particularly supported by the Post Office® for one of their colleagues who really delivers for kids. Maybe he or she is the postie you see every day, or a terrific member of a Post Office® team, perhaps the person who brings you your parcels or, in a sorting office, the one who goes the extra mile so that kids' scrawled envelopes get to the right address. 999 AWARD THIS award recognises any police officer, fire or ambulance crews, or any emergency services member who works hard for kids. Maybe they saved your child's life when all hope was lost. CHILDREN'S AWARD OUR Children's Award is for a youngster, aged 16 or under, who helps other young people, perhaps by example, maybe through fundraising or by caring heroically for other kids in the family. We welcome all examples of young Champs. SCHOOLS AWARD OUR Schools Award is for someone who works tirelessly against all the odds to make your kids' school life better - anyone from the tireless cleaner to a special teacher, from lollipop lady to headmaster. SPORTS AWARD As we move towards the 2012 London Olympics, this recognises inspirational people who dedicate their lives to helping young people in grassroots sport. INDIVIDUAL AWARD THE Individual Award is for ANY member of the public who has provided outstanding help to children in general. Previous winners, for example, have included a brilliant foster mum and a lady who protects abused youngsters. The judges also reserve the right to make extra awards at their discretion. And finally, if you want to know more about the News of the World, Barnardo's, the Post Office® and its charity work or The London Marriott Hotel, County Hall, just click on any of the icons below: