British Talent - British Airways Great Britons

JUDGES' SHORTLIST

Our experienced panel of judges have chosen their shortlist based on those who they think have the strongest entry. They'll also take into account the most highly rated profiles.

Why not vote for your preferred entry and help their chances of winning a flight so they can reach their full potential? Go on. Have your say on who deserves to win.

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I'd love to fly to: Geneva

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Why the judges were impressed

Snowboard Cross British Junior Champion Jamie Barrow (17) has been shortlisted for Great Britons for the second time. Jamie is determined to succeed in his quest to make it to the Olympic Winter Games but is finding it difficult to fund his ambitions. Becoming a Great Briton would allow him to travel to eight competitions this season which would be a huge boost to his career on the snow. View Jamie (James)'s profile

Image of Big jump in Saas Fee by Jamie (james) Barrow

Image of Boarder Cross by Jamie (james) Barrow

Image of Cliff drop by Jamie (james) Barrow

Joe Bennett

INNOVATION

I'd love to fly to: Washington - Dulles

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Why the judges were impressed

Budding entrepreneur Joe Bennett (17) and three of his school friends wish to attend the Global Young Leaders Conference in Washington. Taking place this summer, the conference, is a unique leadership development programme that brings outstanding young people from around the world together to develop critical leadership skills in a global context. Support from British Airways will enable Joe and his friends to represent their community at this fantastic event. View Joe's profile

Image of Students Attending Trip by Joe Bennett

Image of William Edwards GYLC Group by Joe Bennett

Ralph Cochrane

INNOVATION

I'd love to fly to: Los Angeles

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Why the judges were impressed

Ralph Cochrane and his technology company, Touch-It, design and produce pioneering products that would not look out of place in a James Bond film. They already have an impressive client list but have set their sights on conquering the US and Asia. Ralph hopes flights from British Airways will give him the opportunity to meet and form solid relationships with potential clients in Los Angeles. View Ralph's profile

Laura Gallagher

SPORT

I'd love to fly to: Montreal - Pierre Trudeau

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Why the judges were impressed

20 year old trampolinist Laura Gallagher is hoping to bounce back from some difficulties early on in her athletic career and is aiming to qualify for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Laura is hoping to win British Airways flights to Canada which will enable her to train with some of the top trampolinists in the world, and on equipment that is not available in the UK. View Laura's profile

Anna Greenland

COMMUNITY

I'd love to fly to: San Francisco

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Why the judges were impressed

Green-fingered Anna Greenland (28) has been offered a six month apprenticeship at the University of Santa Cruz which will broaden her knowledge of Ecological Horticulture. Anna is hoping to win return British Airways flights to San Francisco which will allow her to attend the University, and put her new-found knowledge to good use when she returns to the UK. View Anna's profile

Image of Flowers for my local farm shop by Anna Greenland

Image of A summer lunch by Anna Greenland

Image of Heligan pumpkins by Anna Greenland

Image of Heritage tomatoes by Anna Greenland

Simon Perry

COMMUNITY

I'd love to fly to: Vancouver

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Why the judges were impressed

Adventure-seeker Simon Perry (29) is embarking on a monumental bicycle ride travelling the entire American continent to raise money for ‘Help the Heroes’ and local charities for street children. Coming from a services family and having also worked with street children charities means both causes are close to Simon’s heart. He hopes his second time being shortlisted for British Airways Great Britons will get his trip off to the flying start at his Argentinean starting point. View Simon's profile

Image of Latin American street children by Simon Perry

Image of My mode of transport by Simon Perry

Luke Snellin

PERFORMING ARTS

I'd love to fly to: New York JFK

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Why the judges were impressed

The judges were thoroughly impressed by 23 year-old film-maker Luke Snellin and his latest work ‘Mixtape’. Luke wants to fly to Brooklyn as a BA Great Briton so that he can attend the Short Film Festival, promote ‘Mixtape’ and meet like-minded people who will help forge his blossoming career in the film industry. Luke’s previous films have achieved great accolade and he is hoping that with the help of British Airways, his latest work will achieve even more recognition. View Luke's profile

Huw & carolyn Thomas

COMMUNITY

I'd love to fly to: Sydney

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Why the judges were impressed

Bicycle enthusiasts Huw and Carolyn are undertaking the impressive feat of cycling 10,000 miles and covering three continents…all on a tandem bicycle! This epic trip is in aid of ShelterBox – an amazing charity currently hard at work delivering aid to victims of the Haiti earthquake. British Airways flights will get their fund-raising trip off to a great start as Huw and Carolyn aim to hit their target of £100,000. View Huw & Carolyn's profile

Image of The machine! by Huw & carolyn Thomas

Image of Tandem 10,000 by Huw & carolyn Thomas

Image of ShelterBoxes being delivered by Huw & carolyn Thomas

HOW WINNERS
ARE CHOSEN

Once an aspiring talent has set up their profile and uploaded files, they are showcased on the Great Britons website.
Friends, family and the public can start, giving applications a performance rating soon after they've been submitted.
Every 2 months our experienced panel of judges will select the strongest entries, including profiles with the highest public ratings and shortlist them.
Then friends, family and the general public vote to decide the winning entries.

Meet the judges

British Airways is looking for British talent

JUDGES' SHORTLIST

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Thanks for voting! Come back soon and see if your favourite
Great Briton wins.

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HOW WINNERS
ARE CHOSEN

British Airways is looking for British talent

JUDGES' SHORTLIST

SUBMIT VOTE

Are you sure you wish to vote for Jamie (james) Barrow? Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

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Are you sure you wish to vote for Joe Bennett? Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

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Are you sure you wish to vote for Ralph Cochrane? Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

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Are you sure you wish to vote for Laura Gallagher? Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

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Are you sure you wish to vote for Anna Greenland? Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

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Are you sure you wish to vote for Simon Perry? Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

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Are you sure you wish to vote for Luke Snellin? Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

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Are you sure you wish to vote for Huw & carolyn Thomas? Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

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Thanks for voting! Come back soon and see if your favourite Great Briton wins.

SUBMIT VOTE

You can only vote once in each round.

HOW WINNERSARE CHOSEN

Are you sure you wish to vote for Jamie (james) Barrow?
Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

Are you sure you wish to vote for Joe Bennett?
Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

Are you sure you wish to vote for Ralph Cochrane?
Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

Are you sure you wish to vote for Laura Gallagher?
Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

Are you sure you wish to vote for Anna Greenland?
Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

Are you sure you wish to vote for Simon Perry?
Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

Are you sure you wish to vote for Luke Snellin?
Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

Are you sure you wish to vote for Huw & carolyn Thomas?
Remember you only have one vote so choose carefully.

Thanks for voting! Come back soon and see if your favourite
Great Briton wins.

HOW WINNERS
ARE CHOSEN