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

George Mathias
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George Mathias

George began raising money to say thank you to the hospital that saved his little brother’s life. When George was aged four, his brother James was born premature and ended up in a coma.

Kanchan Amatya
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The Award

Kanchan Amatya

Growing up in Nepal, Kanchan experienced first-hand how women and girls often suffer the worst from malnutrition and poverty in South Asia.

Ezara-Mai Downes
Stories
The Award

Ezara-Mai Downes

Ezara-Mai is a committed and tireless advocate for young people. She believes that every young patient should have a voice.