Awards and recognition
2025 - Inspirational Women Award Sponsored by M & S and the Daily Mail
2023 - Ambassadors for Peace Award from the Universal Federation of Peace.
2020 - Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for her work in Bosnia and other war torn countries.
2012 - Carried the Olympic flag for Peace and Justice at the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympic Games
2014 - Appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for Children of Peace
2001 - Granted the 'Freedom of Tropoje' for her work helping children from Kosovo
1999 - Woman of the Year Mimosa Award, Blue Drop Group Sicily
1998 - Invitation to Windsor Castle to meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
1995 - Special Award for Bravery from The Variety Club of Great Britain
1993 - Unsung Heroes Award - The Celebrity Guild of Great Britain (1993)
1993 -The Ross McWhirter Award for Bravery