The British actress won a prestigious Academy Award for her turn as a former concentration camp guard in the 2008 drama, as well as picking up prizes at the Golden Globes, the BAFTA Awards and the Screen Actors Guild.
Winslet can now add a European Film Award to her impressive collection – she picked up the coveted Best Actress prize at the ceremony in Bochum, Germany.
German drama The White Ribbon was the big winner at the show, scooping three major prizes including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenwriter. The film previously won the prestigious Palme d’Or at this year’s (09) Cannes International Film Festival in France.
French actor Tahar Rahim picked up the Best Actor honour for his star turn in A Prophet, while Oscar-winning picture Slumdog Millionaire triumphed in the People’s Choice category.
British director Ken Loach was honoured with a lifetime achievement award.
