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