John Peel, who died in 2004. The award was received by Sheila Ravenscroft, Peel's widow. Guests included a selection of actors, singers and broadcasters (Natasha Bedingfield, Katie Derham, Fred and Richard Fairbrass (Right Said Fred), Sir David Frost, Amanda Holden, Jamelia, Carol Vorderman, Konnie Huq (Blue Peter), Melinda Messenger, Dolores O'Riordan, and Richard Park) who all presented awards. 2008 Gold Award winners The 26th Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Paul Gambaccini, was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 12 May 2008. The BBC World Service won four awards, including Journalist of the Year for Owen Bennett-Jones. Guests included Edwyn Collins, Joan Collins, Boris Johnson, Al Murray, and Will Young who all presented awards. 2009 Gold Award winners 2010 Gold Award winners 2011 Gold Award winners 2012 Gold Award winners 2013 Gold Award winners 2014 Gold Award winners Notes References External links Official site British radio awards 1983 establishments in the United Kingdom Awards established in 1983 2014 disestablishments in the United Kingdom Awards disestablished in 2014