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People of the Year Awards 2007

RADAR has held its People of the Year Human Rights Award 2007 at Old Billingsgate.

The People of the Year Awards is the only event in Europe that celebrates, recognises and honours individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the furtherance of human rights for disabled people.

This prestigious evening black tie event saw nine high profile award winners, with the awards presented by well known celebrities, politicians, business and industry leaders and key protagonists within the disability movement.

The People of the Year Awards winners for 2007 are:

Disability Equality Scheme Award: Sussex Police. The award was sponsored by the Equality and Human Rights Commission and presented by Baroness Jane Campbell. For the press release, click here. For the photograph, click here.

Customer Service Award: Basildon Quality Taxi Partnership. The award was presented by Reeta Chakrabarti. For the press release, click here. For the photograph, click here.

Employment Award: InterContinental Hotels Group. The award was sponsored by the Royal Mail Group and presented by Anne McGuire. For the press release, click here. For the photograph, click here.

Media Award: BBC for Soundproof. The award was sponsored by BSkyB and presented by Sian Phillips. For the press release, click here. For the photograph, click here.

Disabled Persons Railcard Outstanding Customer Service Award: David Tofield. The award was sponsored by the Assocation of Train Operating Companies and presented by Miranda Carter. For the press release, click here. For the photograph, click here.

Disabled Entrepreneur Award: Sheila Davenport. The award was sponsored by Enham and presented by Trevor Phillips. For the press release, click here. For the photograph, click here.

Young Persons Award: Changing Faces Young Peoples Council. The award was sponsored by B&Q and presented by Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson. For the press release, click here. For the photograph, click here.

RADAR Achievement Award: Bob Niven. The award was sponsored by Motability Operations and presented by Reeta Chakrabarti. For the press release, click here. For the photograph, click here.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Chris Gillies. The award was sponsored by Guardian News and Media and presented by Lord Jack Ashley. For the press release, click here. For the photograph, click here.