Biography
Tanni has received numerous accolades and awards in recognition of her Paralympic and sporting achievements.
2006
Elected to the Laureus World Sports Academy
2005
Dame of the British Empire
2004
BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year (also 1992, 2000)
2003
Inducted in to the BWSF Hall of Fame
2001
Voted ‘UK Sporting Hero’ by SPORT UK
2000
OBE
Sunday Times Sports Woman of the Year, Helen Rollason Award
BBC Sports Personality of the Year – Helen Rollason Award (2000)
Sportswriters Award
Welsh Woman of the Year Award
Welsh Sportswoman of the Year
Best Welsh Sportswoman of 50 years
Pride of Britain – Special Award
1992
Awarded MBE
Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
Sports Writers Association female disabled athlete of the year
