Awards

The quality and innovation that Riders brings to its programmes in the field have been recognised by the leading voices in the development community. Over the past ten years, Riders has received a number of awards, including:

Third Sector Awards, Social Enterprise Category

2009

Third Sector Awards, Social Enterprise Category

Riderswon in the social enterprise category at the 2009 Third Sector Excellence Awards in recognition of Riders for Health’s innovative vehicle leasing programme in the Gambia.

Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship

2006

Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship

In 2005 Riders was awarded $765,000 to help strengthen our existing programmes and replicate our programme in a new country.

The Tech Museum of Innovation, - Tech Museum Award

2006

The Tech Museum of Innovation, - Tech Museum Award

The Tech Museum, based in San Jose, California, named 25 Laureates from among 951 entries for the prestigious Tech Museum Awards Programme, which celebrates those who leverage new and existing technologies to benefit humanity.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

2006

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award


Paul Harris Fellowship

2006

Paul Harris Fellowship

Andrea Coleman awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship. Given to Rotarians to reward distinguished service.

Global Health Council

2005

Global Health Council

Award for Best Practices in Global Health. The award is given annually to highlight and celebrate successful and innovative efforts on the ground dedicated to improving the health of disadvantaged and disenfranchised populations.

Sage/Daily Telegraph award (Best Business Leader)

2004

Sage/Daily Telegraph award (Best Business Leader)


Invited to join the Schwab Foundation

2004

Invited to join the Schwab Foundation

National Lottery funding

2002

National Lottery funding

National Lottery funding for building International Academy of Vehicle Management in Zimbabwe.

Nedlloyd/Worldaware award for infrastructure

2002

Nedlloyd/Worldaware award for infrastructure

World Bank Development Marketplace Winner

2002

World Bank Development Marketplace Winner


HSBC Community Business of the Year

2002

HSBC Community Business of the Year

UK Charity of the Year

2001

UK Charity of the Year

Prince Michael International Road Safety Award

2001

Prince Michael International Road Safety Award

Worldaware award for innovation

1998

Worldaware award for innovation