«In every region there were
local dignitaries present, with mayors, councillors, MPs, and Welsh Assembly members in attendance (we even had GB athlete Jess Coulson running with Karen in the North West region) celebrating all that is great about today's school meals.»
The prize, which has previously been awarded to actor Michael Douglas and violinist Itzhak Perlman, comes with $ 2 million this year and is
presented at a flashy Jerusalem ceremony attended by
dignitaries and
local celebrities.