Pride of Manchester Awards

Manchester Winners 2021

Keira Arnold

Teenager of Courage

Teenager has raised more than £36,000 for the hospice which cared for her dad in his final days

Sam Thompson

Special Recognition

Male rape survivor has campaigned to raise awareness and reduce stigma, and worked with police to advise them on how to deal with victims
Christine Burns

Lifetime Achievement

Pioneering transgender activist who played a pivotal role in helping her community campaign for vital human rights

Christie Spurling

Marcus Rashford Children's Champion

Inspirational mentor has dedicated his life to helping give kids a brighter future
Victoria Station Heroes

Emergency Services and Outstanding Bravery

Police officers and Metrolink staff ran to tackle a knifeman after triple stabbing on New Year’s Eve 2018

Leroy Holcroft

Outstanding Bravery

Primary school teacher dived into the sea on holiday to save the life of a teenage bodyboarder
Mike and Lucy Carroll

Special Recognition

Parents have spent five years battling on behalf of their two sick children, as well as raising money to help others facing the same plight

Mia Hignett

Child of Courage

Quick thinking eight-year-old saved her mum’s life by unblocking her airway after she collapsed at home
Eden and Kaitlin Brookshaw

Spirit of Manchester Award

Youngsters who help mum care for their disabled sister didn't leave home for five months to protect her from coronavirus

Frank Rothwell

Fundraiser of the Year

Pensioner raised £1million for dementia research with a gruelling transatlantic rowing challenge
Freddie Xavi and Hughie Higginson

Young Fundraiser of the Year

Best pals inspired the nation with an incredible fundraising challenge

Claire Wright and Chris Squires

TSB Community Hero

Veterans set up a charity to help former servicemen and women, and former members of the emergency services, struggling with civilian life.