Bob Copper's Good Tradition Award
At the BBC Radio2 Annual Folk Awards at The Cumberland Hotel on London's Park Lane on 5 February 2001, Bob Copper received the Good Tradition award, a lifetime achievement award, presented by Billy Bragg, with the citation read by Shirley Collins. Bob was accompanied by his children, John and Jill, and Jon Dudley, Jill's husband. The whole world of folk music seemed to be there - with the Minister for Culture, Chris Smith, representing the government.
Bob Copper with Billy Bragg

Bob Copper with Billy Bragg

The Copper Family
New: 7 February 2001 | Now: 9 February 2001 | Garry Gillard thanks Jon Dudley for the report and the photo.
There is a Mudcat Cafe thread discussing these awards.

And there's a BBC Radio2 page for the awards, including video of the event.