Ali Hewson quite happy to make my own way around things." The Cranberries' 2001 song "Time Is Ticking Out" was inspired by Hewson's work with Chernobyl Children's Project. In 2002, Hewson received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the National University of Ireland for her work on environmental issues, particularly the Chernobyl Children's Project. Bono and Ali Hewson were given the Council of Fashion Designers of America board of directors' Special Tribute Award in 2007 for their humanitarian work via the Edun clothing line. Hewson was also voted Sexiest Celebrity Other Half in a 2008 poll by entertainment.ie. Ali Hewson Alison
Brian Hewson a four-minute mile, running 3:59.8 the same time achieved by Chris Chatterway in this same race which was won by László Tábori in a time of 3:59.0., but where Hewson was placed third in the race. A Sub-4 Minute Mile Register chronicles all of the sub 4-minute milers between 1954 - 2002. Hewson came second in his heat for the 1500 metres on 29th November in a time of 3:48.0. In the 1500 metres final Hewson was leading in the final straight, only to be then passed by four men. The race was won by Ron Delany in a time