A Diana Award recipient

CELEBRATING DIANA’S LEGACY_

In 2017 we launched The Legacy Award to celebrate Diana’s legacy in the 20th Anniversary year.  Taking place every two years, this unique accolade celebrates the achievements of the 20 most outstanding Diana Award Recipients from the previous two years who have changed the world, as the late Princess Diana believed they could.

Legacy Award Recipients receive two years of bespoke support aimed at creating opportunities and strengthening their impact. Alongside a week-long residential experience and Legacy Award Ceremony, Legacy Award Recipients receive coaching, mentoring, skills-building, and networking support.

The 2024 Legacy Award Experience was sponsored by Gilead Sciences and supported by Atrum and British Airways.

LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENT ROLL OF HONOUR_

LEGACY AWARD_

The Legacy Award Ceremony took place at the Science Museum, London in March 2024, with awards presented by HRH The Prince of Wales in The Diana Award’s 25th anniversary year, learn more about it here.

Browse through our latest Legacy Award Recipients and be inspired by their stories.

2021 LEGACY AWARD_

Browse through the archives of our 2021 Legacy Award recipients and be inspired by their stories.

2019 LEGACY AWARD_

Browse through the archives of our 2019 Legacy Award recipients and be inspired by their stories.

2017 LEGACY AWARD_

Browse through the archives of our 2017 Legacy Award recipients and be inspired by their stories.

MEET DIANA’S LEGACY_

Be inspired by our past and current Diana Award recipients across the globe who are campaigning, volunteering and fundraising their way to a better world in #DianasLegacy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS_

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

To be eligible for the Legacy Award, you must first receive the Diana Award within the previous two co-horts.

What is the selection process for the Legacy Award?

Diana Award nominations also shortlisted for the Legacy Award will go through an additional review by the Legacy Award Judging Panel before the final 20 Legacy Award Recipients are selected. 

Diana Award Recipients will be notified by The Diana Award team if they have been selected to receive the Legacy Award.

What is the Legacy Award Development Programme?

The Legacy Award aims to create opportunities for the world’s leading humanitarian and social activists, strengthen their impact and inspire a generation of young people to change the world. We do this through two years of group sessions, events and one-to-one support, including a residential week of training and networking, a Legacy Award Ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments.

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READ THE STORIES OF THE LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENTS

Olivia Hancock
Stories
The Award

Olivia Hancock

As a lifelong passionate footballer, Olivia is campaigning to end sexism in girl’s football and introduce the sport into every UK primary school.

Maya Ballentine
Stories
The Award

Maya Ballentine

Maya campaigns tirelessly on issues of equality and social justice. She is a leading member of her college’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) and promotes equality by speaking at school assemblies and on national television.

Madhav Datt
Stories
The Award

Madhav Datt

Having grown up and lived raised in a state of India that is deeply affected by water scarcity, Madhav is perhaps best known for his work on safe water access.