Cat Deeley was another British winner, being named joint winner in the best reality show host category.

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The winner: a joint plan by Hauser and Bristol.

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Another winner is Hammerfest Strom UK, a joint venture between its Norwegian parent company and ScottishPower Renewables.

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Even that kind of ball-striking paled in comparison with 2003 winner Padraig Harrington who was beaten into joint second by a stroke, alongside South African James Kingston.

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