# National Awards Ceremony Celebrates Excellence in UK Fundraising - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/07/10/national-awards-ceremony-celebrates-excellence-uk-fundraising/ - Published: 2007-07-10T14:09:39+01:00 - Author: Howard Lake Last night, (Monday 9 July 2007), the vital role performed by UK fundraisers was celebrated at a national awards ceremony at the Hilton London Metropole. Hosted by BBC Breakfast’s Chris Hollins, the Institute of Fundraising (‘Institute’) National Awards were presented by a selection of the most influential and well-respected fundraisers and figureheads from across the sector to an audience of more than 800 people. Four awards recognised those individuals that have made a substantial impact within their organisation and throughout the sector. They are: – Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year – Ken Deeks, NCH ## Advertisement [⌊Posthub advert. You create the campaign. We'll handle the postal journey. Get started at post-hub.co.uk.⌉](https://fundraising.co.uk/ads/posthub-20261007-300x250/) – Best Up and Coming Fundraiser – Deborah Roe, Head of Fundraising, Scottish Spina Bifida Association – Fundraiser of the Year – Nichola Betts, Head of National Events, CLIC Sargent – Lifetime Contribution Award – Ken Burnett A further eleven awards rewarded organisations that have run particularly successful fundraising events or campaigns, as below: – Best E-Media Campaign – Work Place Giving UK – Best Direct Mail Fundraising Campaign – Royal United Hospital, Bath (The Forever Friends Appeal) – Best Telephone Campaign – British Red Cross – Best Local/ Regional Campaign – Sense Scotland (Making It Happen) – Best Business-Charity Partnership – Burton and the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK – Best Donor Acquisition Campaign – Faber Maunsell Ltd – Best Face-to-Face – Arcadia Group – Best Donor Development Campaign – ORBIS and RSPB (joint winners) – Most Innovative Fundraising Campaign – Barnardo’s Scotland (Store Wars) – Fundraising Team of the Year – Development Department, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Best Fundraising Charity to Work For – Sue Ryder Care Sponsored by DataForce Charities, with media partner ThirdSectorJobs.co.uk The National Awards 2007 were held on the first night of the Institute’s three-day National Convention( 9-11 July 2007) – Europe’s largest convention for fundraisers. For further information, visit http://www.nationalfundraisingawards.org.uk/ -ENDS- For media queries: Diana Mackie Tel: 020 7840 1027/ Institute of Fundraising email: pr***@*************************co.uk NOTES TO EDITORS 1. Institute of Fundraising (www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk) represents fundraisers and fundraising throughout the United Kingdom. It is a membership organisation committed to the highest standards in fundraising management and practice. Members are supported through training, networking, the dissemination of best practice and representation on issues that affect the fundraising environment. The Institute of Fundraising is the largest individual representative body in the voluntary sector with 4500 Individual members and 250 Organisational members. 2. The National Convention (www.nationalconvention.org.uk) is the Institute’s annual convention for fundraising. National Convention 2007 is held at the Hilton London Metropole, 225 Edgware Road, London W2 1JU, consisting of three full, non-residential days. * **[Where now for face-to-face fundraising?](https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/07/23/where-now-facetoface-fundraising/)**( 23 July 2007) * **[Institute Welcomes Government's Investment in Third Sector Skills and Volunteering](https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/07/24/institute-welcomes-government039s-investment-third-sector-skills-and-volunteering/)**( 24 July 2007) * **[Local Fundraising Shows Biggest Increase in Charitable Income](https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/07/25/local-fundraising-shows-biggest-increase-charitable-income/)**( 25 July 2007)