1971 - Princess Anne was voted 'Sportswoman of the Year' by the British Sportswriters' Association. At age 21, Princess Anne won the European Eventing Championship at Burghley. Accepting the award at the Sports Writers' Association's annual ball. She said, "I am honored. I never expected to get this award. I have not been around in the sporting world for very long." racing driver Jackie Stewart was awarded the Sportsmen of the year award.