The award was launched by the former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown in honour of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

[1][2] The Diana Award honours young people who work to improve the lives of others.

[3] The organisation is a charity legacy to Diana, Princess of Wales' belief that young people have the power to change the world.

The vision is to empower young people to change the world, promoting a culture that celebrates young people from all sections of society who have made a selfless contribution to society.

patrons of the Diana Award include former prime minister David Cameron, Dame Julia Samuel, former Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell, and Esther Rantzen.