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JKR receives outstanding achievement award at Galaxy British Book Awards 
APRIL 9, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Bloomberg.com
In London today Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling attended the Galaxy British Book Awards
show where she received the Outstanding Achievement Award.
The award, which recognizes an enduringly popular author whose books have made an outstanding contribution to contemporary literature is Ms. Rowling's fifth Nibbie. JKR won her first Nibbie ten years ago for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and who went on to collect another three over the intervening years.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said of Ms. Rowling at the event:
She has joined a distinguished line of British authors whose work has got the whole country reading. Her books will be read for many years to come by successive generations.
You can view some photos from the event here courtesy of Getty Images.
UPDATE: You can now view additional photos from WireImage and Rex Features.
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Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
That's cool! Jo is receiving a lot awards this year and last year!(Well, almost every year!)
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 5:37 PM EST
Squib
Points: 169
dobbysfan says:
Congratulations to her, well deserved!
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 5:39 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 2870
Tikihaha says:
She has joined a distinguished line of British authors whose work has got the whole country reading. Her books will be read for many years to come by successive generations.
Could not have said it better myself. There are few authors who have changed the literary world like JK Rowling. Congratulations, Jo!
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 5:46 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8201
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Can't imagine it going to anyone else. She is the very definition of the award. Congratulations!!
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 6:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2727
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats awesome. JK totaly deserves the award. Congrats to her!
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 6:46 PM EST
Student
Points: 221
Artep says:
Congratulations JK! Continue to bring us great novels.
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 6:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
~Harry's true love~ says:
It's great that she won, she really deserves this. It's not easy to be one of the most popular authors in the world! ahahaha, and she looks beautiful while she does it too! Good job Jo!
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 7:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2738
Chogiiiirl says:
Awesome! Another big cudos to Jo and all of her work for the literary world!
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 7:28 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4462
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
AWESOME! That's great!!!!!! Congrats!
~Drish~
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 7:47 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 2477
Hecate3fold says:
This is one she should really be proud of, and to think, she's won it five times
I know that I would be.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 8:43 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25741
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAYYY!!!!!!
GO JKR!!!!
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 8:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1692
zues says:
Congrats J.K. Rowling, that's really cool that she got that.
Posted Apr 9, 2008 at 9:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2308
SlytherinStarGazer says:
JKR has been receiving so many awards since she published the last and final Harry Potter book, and I think it is amazing she is getting the recognition she deserves for it.
Posted Apr 10, 2008 at 12:12 AM EST
Witch
Points: 541
*Wonder Witch* says:
Congratulations J.K ! Yay thats really Cool!
Go J.K!!!!!
Posted Apr 10, 2008 at 12:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 516
accio_kim says:
She looks beautiful and stylish as ever, in her favourite magical colour, purple!
Congratulations JK!
Posted Apr 10, 2008 at 5:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 966
Helena xx says:
Congratulations!!!!!!
Jo really deserves to be getting all these awards in recognition for her amazing books!!!!
Maybe it'll persuade her to write more in the Harry Potter World!!!!! *fingers crossed*
Posted Apr 10, 2008 at 9:34 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2090
Nataly says:
Lifetime Achievement Award! Well done Rowlling, you totally deserve it! Great photos thanks!
Posted Apr 10, 2008 at 10:48 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
Bullrunner says:
And the awards just keep on coming. She'll have to build another house to hold all the awards.
Posted Apr 10, 2008 at 11:51 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2348
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
Congrads to Jo she is an amazing person. Going to look at the picturs but from the one on here looks like she got a hair cut it is cute.
Posted Apr 10, 2008 at 12:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 674
Fawkes's Lament says:
Outstanding....Outstanding doesn't even begin to describe what this woman has accomplished. I'm trying to think of a better word, but I'm afraid there isn't a word that can adequately describe our JKR.
Congrats, Jo!
Posted Apr 10, 2008 at 3:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 715
Bleak Angel says:
Congratulations for Jo on another award! She must have so many of them by now, she does completely deserve every one of them though. Also really nice photo's she looks very pretty.
Posted Apr 10, 2008 at 5:19 PM EST
Student
Points: 244
NicoleHalliwell says:
Congratulations to Jo! I don't think Jo could even count how many awards she has won in her life!
Posted Apr 10, 2008 at 10:48 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4066
ILoveHP! says:
I loved what Gordob Brown said. It is so right. I love yah JK! You deserve it!
Posted Apr 11, 2008 at 12:47 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2305
mad_eye muggle says:
Indeed,JKR inspired alot of children and adults alike to read books.She really deserves all the praises and recogition she has been given.You go JK!And thanks again JK for introducing to us the magical world of Harry.I myself,for the years to come will never get tired of reading HP.
Posted Apr 11, 2008 at 7:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1396
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
Congrats to you Jo, you really deserves it :D You have inspired us all.
Posted Apr 11, 2008 at 11:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1396
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
Congrats to you Jo, you deserves it:D You have inspired us all!
Posted Apr 11, 2008 at 11:56 AM EST
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