Winners 2020
GG2 Hammer Award
Awarded to an individual who has broken through the glass ceiling.
Winner: Dr Chaand Nagpaul CBE, Chairman of the Council, British Medical Association (BMA)
GG2 Man of the Year
Awarded to an individual for consistent high achievement.
Winner: Krishnendu Majumdar, Co-Founder of Me+You Productions and Chairman of BAFTA
GG2 Woman of the Year
Awarded to an individual for consistent high achievement.
Winner: Bernardine Evaristo OBE, Author of Girl, Woman, Other
GG2 Pride of Britain Award
Awarded to an individual for their outstanding contribution to society.
Winner: The Nursing Profession. To Collect On Behalf Of The Nurses, Professor Dame Donna Kinnair DBE, CEO and General Secretary Royal College of Nursing
GG2 Social Entrepreneur Award
Awarded to a cause-driven individual or organisation who has made an outstanding and meaningful contribution to society.
Winner: Pranav Chopra, CEO, NEMI Teas
GG2 Outstanding Achievement in Law
Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the legal profession.
Winner: Farmida Bi CBE, Chair – Europe, Middle East and Asia, Norton Rose Fulbright
GG2 Outstanding Achievement in Science
Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of science.
Winner: Dr Maheshi Ramasamy, Senior Clinical Researcher, Oxford Vaccine Group and Consultant Physician, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
GG2 Young Achiever Award Supported by The Royal Air Force
Presented to a young person aged 35 or under who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, brings about change and who is an inspiration to communities.
Winner: Amika George, Founder, Free Periods
GG2 Achievement through Adversity Sponsored By Media Hive
Awarded to an individual who has achieved a high level of success despite difficult circumstances.
Winner: Emmie Narayan-Nicholas, Founder, Emmie's Kitchen
GG2 Inspire Award Supported by the British Army
Presented to an individual or organisation for outstanding work in the community, which has served to inspire young people.
Winner: Shalina Patel, Head of Teaching and Learning, Claremont High School
GG2 Spirit in the Community Award Supported by the Royal Navy
Awarded to an individual or organisation for outstanding work in the community.
Winner: Raja Suleman Raza, Founder, One Million Meals