'Birmingham made my dad who he was': Kelly Osbourne accepts Ozzy's lifetime achievement award in Birmingham
Kelly Osbourne gave an emotional speech while accepting a posthumous lifetime achievement award on behalf of her late father, Ozzy Osbourne
At the 10th Birmingham Awards, many gathered together to honour its very own Ozzy Osbourne with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The award was presented posthumously and given to his daughter Kelly Osbourne.
Kelly accepted the award and made a deeply personal and heartfelt speech about the life of her late father, Ozzy Osbourne. In her speech, she highlighted Ozzy's deep connection to Birmingham, the city that shaped him.
“Birmingham made my dad who he was,” she said. “He never forgot where he came from, and this city was always in his heart. On behalf of our family, thank you for honouring him in the place he loved most.”
“It was amazing to have Kelly Osbourne with us to accept this honour,” said organisers Ifraz Ahmed and Anita Chumber of B Events and founders of Birmingham Awards.
“Ozzy’s impact on the world is immeasurable, but his roots will always be here in Birmingham. His legacy continues to inspire generations, and we are deeply proud to recognise his contribution to music, culture, and our city.”
In July 2025, BirminghamWorld spoke to Sharon Osbourne before Ozzy Osbourne’s death and she similarly echoed how her husband was deeply influenced by Birmingham.
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This milestone year marked ten years of the Birmingham Awards, a decade of celebrating unity, pride, and progress across the city. Hosted by PJ Ellis and Tim Andrews, the 10th edition was a spectacular tribute to Birmingham’s people, culture, and creativity.
Professor Gurpreet Jagpal, Chief Commercial Officer at Aston University, said:
“It was a privilege to represent Aston University at the 10th Birmingham Awards, a true celebration of a decade of unity, progress and achievement in our city. The awards showcased the diverse talent in Birmingham and we were honoured to be part of recognising the remarkable finalists and winners whose commitments to community, business, and culture have been transformative.”