Following last year’s star-studded Great Britons 2007 event, Britain’s Best 2008 is a unique new ceremony celebrating the absolute best that Britain has to offer worldwide.

In association with The Sun, this dazzling event will honour those who have achieved the highest level of international acclaim in their chosen fields over the past 12 months. It will also allow the nation to take stock and feel proud of what the country has achieved internationally and also celebrate the richness and diversity of modern Britain.

This year’s categories for recognition are Music, The Arts, Sport, Film, Television, Business and Campaigner. In addition, two special awards – outstanding global Achievement (in association with The Sun) and new Talent – will be handed out.

Those who attended last year’s event and were honoured on the night included Dame Helen Mirren, Giles Deacon, Sir Ranulph Fiennes and David Beckham, while guest presenters included Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Thierry Henry, Geri Halliwell and Sir Geoff Hurst.

Honoured as greatest Britons 2007:

Film: Dame Helen Mirren
Sport: Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Music: Amy Winehouse
Fashion: Giles Deacon
Business: Richard Reed, Adam Balon and Jo Wright of Innocent Drinks
Social Responsibility: Duncan Goose
Television: Ricky Gervais
The Arts: Banksy
Global Achievement Award (in association with The Sun): David Beckham