Heather’s Awards and Honours
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) 2007
- Grand Award, New York Festivals 1997
- Banff Rockie Award 1995
- Gold Medal, New York TV Awards 1994, 1996, 1998
- Honorary Doctor of Science, Leicester University 1994
- Honorary Doctor of Science, Hertfordshire University 1994
- Honorary Doctor of Letters, Loughborough University 1991
- Times Educational Supplement Senior Information Book Award 1987