Pride of Manchester Awards

Manchester Winners 2019

Pauline Town

Special Recognition

Pub landlady looks after the homeless with packed lunches, practical support and advice to help them get off the streets

Alex Johnson

Special Recognition

Founded Joining Jack and later Duchenne UK after her son was diagnosed with the disease, helping to raise awareness and millions of pounds for research into the condition
PC Mohammed Nadeem

Emergency Services

Police officer put his life at risk when he saved a man from a freezing, fast-flowing river

Neil Cliffe

Lifetime Achievement

Has been fundraising and supporting cancer patients and their families for four decades, after beating the disease himself
Joe Smalley

Outstanding Bravery

Stockport man risked his own safety to rescue a young woman from a terrifying armed attacker

Eric Cavannagh

Outstanding Bravery

Have-a-go hero foiled robbers armed with a gun and machete during a terrifying raid on a social club
Patsy McKie

Special Recognition

After her son was shot dead amid spiralling gang violence in Manchester, Patsy set up Mothers Against Violence to help keep other young people safe

Bryn Hughes

Fundraiser of the Year

Father of Manchester police officer murdered by Dale Cregan has raised more than £300,000 for young victims of crime
Emma Harris

Young Fundraiser of the Year

Teenager with Down’s Syndrome has raised more than £20,000 by selling biscuits for charity

Anya Ottley

Child of Courage

Courageous little girl whose performance of ‘Fight Song’ while battling cancer racked up millions views on YouTube, inspiring people all over the world
Dena Murphy

TSB Community Partner

Green-fingered great gran helps criminals carry out community service and also feeds pensioners using produce from her allotment