Do You Know A Hero?
About Pride of Britain
The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with P&O Cruises have celebrated the nation's unsung heroes for more than 25 years.
Hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo, and screened in a primetime slot on ITV every year, Pride of Britain is the biggest show of its kind on British television.
Royalty, world leaders, and hundreds of famous faces including music legends, sporting icons, Hollywood stars and TV favourites have all taken part.
But the real stars are the winners, of all ages and from all walks of life, who are chosen by the Pride of Britain judging panel following tens of thousands of public nominations.
Their extraordinary achievements are celebrated at the glittering Pride of Britain Awards dinner at Grosvenor House in London in the Autumn, in a truly inspirational highlight of the national calendar.
Winners 2024
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Ailya Mota
Child of Courage
Doctors were forced to amputate both of her legs and five fingers to save her life, but the sassy five-year-old refuses to slow down.
Florrie Bark
Child of Courage
Cancer survivor inspires millions as she shares her battle with a rare form of leukaemia and raises money to help other children.
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Hewitt Clark
Emergency Services
Britain's most decorated living lifeboatman has saved hundreds of lives during some of the most dangerous rescues in the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's 200-year history.
Jacob Newson
Good Morning Britain Young Fundraiser of the Year
Schoolboy has taken on a series of charity challenges to raise more than £150,000 in memory of his mum.
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Manny Singh Kang
ITV Fundraiser
Big-hearted football fan has raised more than £260,000 for Dementia UK with events including regular Samosa Saturdays.
Molly Leonard
King's Trust Young Achiever
After finding solace in crafting as she battled serious illness, Molly now shares her passion and skills to help others.
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Sheila Reith
Lifetime Achievement
Doctor who co-invented the world's first insulin pen, transforming the lives of millions of people with diabetes.
Emily Greenwood
Outstanding Bravery
Mum swam 400m in icy winter seas to save a 10-year-old boy and a man after they were dragged out by powerful currents.
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Andy Evans, Jason Evans and Michelle Tolley
Special Recognition
Tireless campaigners who fought on behalf of relatives and victims of the biggest scandal in NHS history in a decades-long quest for justice.
Diana Parkes and Hetti Barkworth-Nanton
Special Recognition
After Joanna Simpson was killed by her husband, her mum Diana and best friend Hetti set up a charity to support children impacted by domestic abuse.
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Hari Budha Magar
Special Recognition
The first above-the-knee double amputee to conquer Everest is changing perceptions of disability and inspiring people to ‘climb their own mountain’, whatever that might be.
Agnes Nisbett
TSB Community Hero
Kind-hearted midwife who devoted her life to helping grieving parents after experiencing the tragedy of stillbirth herself.
Our partners
From 2025 P&O Cruises is proud to partner with the Pride of Britain Awards, and we’re honoured to be supporting an extraordinary event that shines a light on extraordinary people.
We share a love for bringing people together to create unforgettable moments and stories – all the while celebrating our brilliant British heritage. We can’t imagine a better way to do that than with the inspiring Pride of Britain Awards.
Our holidays transport you to a world of possibilities. When the journey is as exciting as the destinations, the memories stay with you long after you get home. Just picture waking up to a new view every day, finding food truly is the way to your heart or enjoying quality time with loved ones.
As the Pride of Britain Awards inspire the nation each year to connect with others and make the world a little bit brighter, we feel privileged to have found such a perfect partner.
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