Do You Know A Hero?
About Pride of Britain
The Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards in partnership with TSB, celebrate the achievements of truly remarkable people who make our world a better place. Screened on ITV in November, it is the biggest awards show of its kind on British TV.
Nominated by the public, the winners are from all walks of life, of all ages, and from all over the country. Their achievements are awe-inspiring and a lesson to us all. They say they are ordinary people, but their acts are truly extraordinary.
Since the first Pride of Britain in 1999, royalty, prime ministers, and hundreds of leading figures from showbusiness, sport, politics and the arts have all taken part. Hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo, the Awards are screened in a primetime slot on ITV, where it is the highest rated awards show of its kind on British television.
Our winners come from tens of thousands of public nominations and stories of remarkable individuals discovered by our team of researchers.
They are whittled down to a shortlist from which our judging panel, made up of celebrated figures in national life, chooses the winners.
They are honoured at the glittering annual Pride of Britain Awards dinner at the Grosvenor House in London.
Winners 2022
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Tobias Weller
Good Morning Britain Young Fundraiser of the Year
Schoolboy tackles endurance challenges on his walking frame to raise money and awareness of what life is like for people with disabilities.
PC James Willetts and PC Leon Mittoo
This Morning Emergency Services Award
Courageous police officers were wounded in a frenzied knife attack as they battled to keep shoppers and children safe.
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The People of Ukraine
Spirit of Freedom Award
Their courage, resilience and indefatigable spirit shine as a beacon of hope and freedom across the world.
3 Dads Walking
Special Recognition
Three men who lost their daughters to suicide embarked on a fundraising walk that inspired the nation and raised more than £880,000 for charity.
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David Groves and Alex Harvey
Outstanding Bravery
Sailors led a four-hour mission to save 27 men from a burning ship in towering seas, in one of the Royal Navy's most dramatic rescues.
Jill Allen-King OBE
Lifetime Achievement
Pioneering activist has spent her life campaigning on behalf of other blind and partially-sighted people, with remarkable results.
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Lucy Montgomery
Teenager of Courage
Teenager who saved the lives of a young boy and her father after they were swept away by treacherous river currents.
Elizabeth Soffe
Child of Courage
School girl who inspired medics with her courage after a horrific cot fire - then raised £202,000 for the hospital that saved her life.
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Sandra Blockley MBE
ITV Fundraiser of the Year
Winner of our regional search for outstanding charity champions.
Michelle Dornelly
TSB Community Hero
Selfless mum-of-four who works tirelessly to feed and support families in her community.
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The Lionesses
Inspiration Award
England's European Champions did more than win a trophy - they galvanised the nation and gave a whole generation new role models.
Alex Anderson
Prince's Trust Young Achiever of the Year
One of first people with Asperger's Syndrome to join the Royal Air Force, now volunteers to help others fulfil their untapped potential.
Our partner
Pride of Britain is a fantastic way of celebrating the nation’s unsung heroes who make a real difference to the lives of others. This snapshot of ordinary people doing extraordinary things really shows what can be achieved when we help each other and work together.
Community spirit can be a powerful and inspiring force, as Britain’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has shown.
Supporting our customers and their communities is at the heart of what we do at TSB day in, day out. As a proud partner of Pride of Britain, we want to shine a light on the inspirational people working hard to make their communities a better place.