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Katherine Jenkins OBE received the first and only Variety Club ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ Gold Heart Award for National Excellence. Shortly before her death, Queen Elizabeth II granted Variety permission to issue this one-time award in memory of the late Duke of Edinburgh. Katherine received the award not only for her amazing singing talent, but also for her continuous charitable work.
Variety spent an incredible evening celebrating the centenary of the BBC as well as the 70th anniversary of the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards. Singer, actor, and presenter Amanda Holden hosted a night of celebration, entertainment, and exceptional talent at the London Hilton on Park Lane
An amazing total over £650,000 was raised for Variety Sunshine Coaches, which are specially-adapted, accessible minibuses that cater for SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) schools and other non-profit organisations working with disabled and disadvantaged children and young people. Thanks to the generous donations of our guests, more children will be given opportunities to experience learning outside of the classroom.