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Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer claims the fifth award of the night beating golfer Tiger Woods to being named Overseas Personality of the Year. Swiss ace Roger Federer beats Tiger Woods to the Overseas Personality prize, while tennis legend Bjorn Borg wins the Lifetime Achievement award.
A number of awards are on offer during Sunday evening's programme, culminating with the main individual honour.A number of awards are on offer during Sunday evening's programme, culminating with the main individual honour.
Ten contenders have been shortlisted for the big prize, with voting by phone or text taking place from 1900 GMT.Ten contenders have been shortlisted for the big prize, with voting by phone or text taking place from 1900 GMT.
Golf hero Darren Clarke is the hot favourite, with Zara Phillips and Joe Calzaghe among other candidates.Golf hero Darren Clarke is the hot favourite, with Zara Phillips and Joe Calzaghe among other candidates.
Sports Personality of the Year: The contendersSports Personality of the Year: The contenders
Clarke, who helped secure an emotional victory for Europe in the Ryder Cup just weeks after the death of his wife Heather from cancer, was one of the early arrivals at the ceremony's new venue in Birmingham.Clarke, who helped secure an emotional victory for Europe in the Ryder Cup just weeks after the death of his wife Heather from cancer, was one of the early arrivals at the ceremony's new venue in Birmingham.
A host of other big sporting names are in attendance, including former winners Dame Kelly Holmes and Nick Faldo, while gymnast and main award contender Beth Tweddle has thrilled the crowd with a demonstration on the uneven bars.A host of other big sporting names are in attendance, including former winners Dame Kelly Holmes and Nick Faldo, while gymnast and main award contender Beth Tweddle has thrilled the crowd with a demonstration on the uneven bars.
The show is taking place outside London for the first time in the event's 53-year history, with 3,000 tickets snapped up by members of the public.The show is taking place outside London for the first time in the event's 53-year history, with 3,000 tickets snapped up by members of the public.
Awards in full - in order of presentationAwards in full - in order of presentation
  • Helen Rollason Award - Paul HunterSnooker star Hunter's award for courage and achievement was accepted by his widow Lindsey Hunter.
  • Helen Rollason Award - Paul HunterSnooker star Hunter's award for courage and achievement was accepted by his widow Lindsey Hunter.
    • The three-time Masters champion sadly passed away in two months ago after losing his battle with cancer.The three-time Masters champion sadly passed away in two months ago after losing his battle with cancer.
    Snooker mourns loss of Hunter He gained the honour in recognition of his bravery and determination to continue playing while trying to beat the disease.Snooker mourns loss of Hunter He gained the honour in recognition of his bravery and determination to continue playing while trying to beat the disease.
  • Coach of the Year - Daniel AndersonAustralian Anderson was recognised for his treble-winning success with rugby league giants St Helens.
  • Coach of the Year - Daniel AndersonAustralian Anderson was recognised for his treble-winning success with rugby league giants St Helens.
    • The former New Zealand coach earned the award for guiding the team to Challenge Cup, minor Premiership and Grand Final triumph.The former New Zealand coach earned the award for guiding the team to Challenge Cup, minor Premiership and Grand Final triumph.
  • Special award - David WalliamsComedian Walliams was handed a surprise one-off award for his outstanding achievement of swimming the English Channel for charity.
  • Special award - David WalliamsComedian Walliams was handed a surprise one-off award for his outstanding achievement of swimming the English Channel for charity.
    • Walliams completed the gruelling 21-mile swim to France in 10 hours and 34 minutes back in August.Walliams completed the gruelling 21-mile swim to France in 10 hours and 34 minutes back in August.
    He raised over £1m in aid of Sport Relief and was presented the award by Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas.He raised over £1m in aid of Sport Relief and was presented the award by Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas.
  • Team of the Year - St Helens rugby league sideSt Helens completed a memorable double at the awards ceremony in Birmingham, following Anderson's coach award with another honour.
  • Team of the Year - St Helens rugby league sideSt Helens completed a memorable double at the awards ceremony in Birmingham, following Anderson's coach award with another honour.
    • BBC Radio Five Live listeners voted the side as Team of the Year for their treble-winning success, ahead of Europe's Ryder Cup golfers and Sussex County Cricket Club.BBC Radio Five Live listeners voted the side as Team of the Year for their treble-winning success, ahead of Europe's Ryder Cup golfers and Sussex County Cricket Club.
  • Overseas Personality
  • Unsung Hero Award
  • Lifetime Achievement
  • Young Personality - footballer Theo Walcott class="bodl" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_6110000/newsid_6113600/6113694.stm">See story in full
  • Overseas Personality - Roger FedererTennis ace Federer remained a firm favourite with British fans by scooping the prestigious overseas award for the second time in three years.
    • 2006 proved to be another vintage year for the Swiss player, who pipped golfing star Tiger Woods in a studio audience vote at the NEC in Birmingham.
    The Swiss tennis ace ended the season as the world number one for the thirdtime in a row and lost only five matches.
  • Lifetime Achievement - Bjorn Borg Swedish tennis legend Borg was recognised for his contribution to sport in an emotional presentation.
    • The five-time Wimbledon champion dazzled the world of tennis in the 1970s and 1980s, winning 11 Grand Slam titls. He was given the award by former tennis player and BBC pundit Boris Becker.
  • Unsung Hero Award - Val HanoverAwarded for the winner's dedication to North Shropshire Special Olympics Club.
    • Hanover impressed the judges with her great commitment to people with learning disabilities, firmly believing in the power of sport to enrich lives.
    She is also a passionate fund-raiser.
  • Young Personality - footballer Theo Walcott See story in full
  • Sports Personality of the Year
  • Sports Personality of the Year
    • Public vote: Sports Personality shortlistPublic vote: Sports Personality shortlist
    Call 0901 121 25, plus the two specific digits for the person you want to win or text the appropriate surname to 82222.Call 0901 121 25, plus the two specific digits for the person you want to win or text the appropriate surname to 82222.
    Jenson Button - phone +01; text BUTTONJoe Calzaghe - phone +02; text CALZAGHEDarren Clarke - phone +03; text CLARKENicole Cooke - phone +04; text COOKERicky Hatton - phone +05; text HATTONAndy Murray - phone +06; text MURRAYMonty Panesar - phone +07; text PANESARZara Phillips - phone +08; text PHILLIPSPhil Taylor - phone +09; text TAYLORBeth Tweddle - phone +10; text TWEDDLEJenson Button - phone +01; text BUTTONJoe Calzaghe - phone +02; text CALZAGHEDarren Clarke - phone +03; text CLARKENicole Cooke - phone +04; text COOKERicky Hatton - phone +05; text HATTONAndy Murray - phone +06; text MURRAYMonty Panesar - phone +07; text PANESARZara Phillips - phone +08; text PHILLIPSPhil Taylor - phone +09; text TAYLORBeth Tweddle - phone +10; text TWEDDLE
    Calls cost 25p. At least 12p from each call goes to Sport Relief. Texts charged at 25p plus standard network rate. At least 8p goes to Sport Relief.Calls cost 25p. At least 12p from each call goes to Sport Relief. Texts charged at 25p plus standard network rate. At least 8p goes to Sport Relief.