2022 Winner JILL ALLEN-KING OBE Pioneering activist has spent her life campaigning on behalf of other blind and partially-sighted people, with remarkable results. After losing her sight on her wedding day, Jill has spent the last 50 years working to improve the lives of other blind and partially-sighted people in the UK and across Europe. […]
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ITV Fundraiser of the Year
2022 Winner Sandra Blockley MBE Winner of our regional search for outstanding charity champions. Whether it’s rattling a tin in the street, selling raffle tickets or running a marathon (or even further), we all know someone who raises money to help others. ITV regional news programmes asked viewers to nominate exceptional fundraisers in their area. […]
Spirit of Freedom Award
2022 Winner THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE Their courage, resilience and indefatigable spirit shine as a beacon of hope and freedom across the world. When Russian tanks rolled across the border on February 24, 2022,the watching world feared Ukraine would fall within days, its forces were vastly outnumbered and outgunned on the ground and in the […]
Prince’s Trust Young Achiever
2022 Winner ALEX ANDERSON One of first people with Asperger’s Syndrome to join the Royal Air Force, now volunteers to help others fulfil their untapped potential. Labelled a naughty child and moved between schools Alex Anderson’s early years were a struggle. But an Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis at nine was the beginning of a positive change […]
TSB Community Hero
2021 Winner Claire Wright and Chris Squires Veterans set up a charity to help former servicemen and women, and former members of the emergency services, struggling with civilian life. Claire, 46, and Chris, 37, both had difficulties with their physical and mental health when they left the Navy and Army. This inspired them to offer […]
Emergency Services Award
2022 Winner PRIDE OF MANCHESTER PC Simon Toft and PC Alicia Snowden Officers tackled a violent man armed with a meat cleaver who was terrorising a GP surgery. PC Toft and PC Snowden, a trainee officer, were first on the scene at the medical centre in Stockport where Michael Brannigan was armed with three kitchen […]