BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards winners announced - Niall Horan first solo live performance

Taylor Swift, The Vamps, Shawn Mendes and a host of celebrities from the world of entertainment and music won big at BBC Radio 1’s Teen Awards today.

Published: 23 October 2016

Now in its seventh year, Radio 1’s Teen Awards saw Niall Horan surprise 10,000 energetic 14-17 year olds by opening the show with his first live solo performance after One Direction, with the likes of Jess Glynne, Shawn Mendes, Little Mix, The Vamps and DNCE also taking to the stage at the SSE Wembley Arena.

The biggest event in the teen calendar was hosted by Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Nick Grimshaw and co-hosts Dua Lipa and Dan & Kyle from Bastille.

Stars also present included Fleur East, Jamie Laing, the cast of EastEnders, Rylan Clarke and Ellie Simmonds and Jack Laughter, who all presented awards.

The glitzy award ceremony celebrated the inspirational stories and achievements of four amazing teen heroes:

Lewis (15) from Hampshire who, despite being diagnosed with a brain tumour and spending his life in and out of hospital, has set up a social platform for ill and disabled young children.

Niamh (15) from South Wales has a rare auto immune illness that has left her paralysed however she still continues to raise awareness of her condition through her blog, as well as running her own online support group for young people with chronic illnesses.

Joe (17) and Toby (15) from Suffolk who are active fundraisers for Cancer Research UK, in memory of their best friend Arran who passed away after discovering a brain tumour.

The winners of the first Make it Digital Teen Hero Award are Lucy (17) and Lauren (16) whose idea for a light weight medical emergency kit has been put into effect in the military field.

The awards were voted for by Radio 1’s listeners. This years’ full list of winners are:

  • Best TV Show - Gogglebox
  • Most Entertaining Celeb - Taylor Swift
  • Best International Group - 5 Seconds of Summer
  • Best Film - Suicide Squad
  • Best British Group - The Vamps
  • Best Game - Pokémon Go
  • Best British Solo Artist - Adele
  • Best International Solo Artist - Shawn Mendes
  • Best Blogger - Dan & Phil
  • Best Single - Shawn Mendes - Stitches
  • Best British Sports Star - Max Whitlock

Highlights from the Radio 1 Teen Awards are available to watch on Radio 1’s YouTube channel.

Pictures of the event can be accessed from bbcpictures.com

Notes to Editors

  • Radio 1 Teen Hero - Lewis (15) from Hampshire who despite his own health problems has created a social platform for poorly and disabled young children.
    Lewis was diagnosed with a brain tumour, hydrocephalus and epilepsy, having had 12 brain surgeries amongst other operations since he was 17 months old. He spends a lot of his time in hospital and knows he will need more surgery in the future to stay alive but despite this, Lewis is an active fundraiser having raised over £20,000 for charities. He has since gone on to found Friend Finder, a website offering fortnightly events for poorly and disabled children, most of which have spent their lives in and out of hospital therefore unable to make friends. He has adapted the site for those that struggle to read and write and is now organising the first Friend Finder prom for young people that missed their prom.
  • Radio 1 Teen Hero - Niamh (15) from South Wales who has a rare auto immune illness.
    Niamh has had several life-limiting health problems since birth. At the age of four Niamh became blind due to a rare auto immune illness called neuromylitis optic, and at the age of five she was paralysed. Despite her own health problems and daily struggles, she continues to raise awareness of her condition through a blog. She is also a children’s ambassador for the Nmo UK charity, as well as running her own online support group for young people with chronic illnesses. Niamh hopes to one day become a therapist and vlogger, focussing on supporting those with chronic illness, mental health problems and raising awareness of Nmo in the hope of finding a cure.
  • Radio 1 Teen Hero 1 Million Hours Award - Joe (17) and Toby (15) from Suffolk who are active volunteers and fundraisers for Cancer Research UK.
    In March 2014, three enthusiastic boys - Joe, Toby and Arran - unknown to the staff - started busking outside a Cancer Research UK shop, raising £90. A few months later, Arran was rushed to hospital after discovering he had a brain tumour and sadly passed away. Since then, Joe and Toby have gone on to organise various charity events to raise money for ‘The Smile of Arran Trust’ and Cancer Research UK, including an event called The Big Busk. They continue to inspire their community to get involved in any way possible and volunteer in the shop whenever they can.
  • The Make It Digital Teen Hero Award - Lauren (16) and Lucy (17) from Hampshire - creators of a light weight medical emergency kit that has been used in the military field.
    Their idea for a light weight medical emergency kit has applications not only in the military field but also in general rescue missions.  They worked with the category sponsor Airbus on the idea, gaining much knowledge about opportunities for young women in engineering and technology in the process. They’ve gone on to become role models and inspire other young people, and especially girls to get involved in technology.  Lucy used her passion on a trip to Columbia, setting up technology sessions for young girls there and was praised by the CEO of Women’s Engineering Society for her enthusiasm. Lauren spent half term in a Space Lab developing lesson plans for Year 6 pupils which has since been selected as an example of best practice for the EU funded KIKS project which challenges 14-16 years in Spain, Hungary, Finland and the UK to develop lesson plans to inspire their peers or younger children to consider a career in engineering or technology.

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