There are just a few days left to nominate someone for a Pride of Britain Award.
From courageous kids to plucky pensioners and lifesaving emergency services workers to campaigners who changed the world, Pride of Britain shines a light on our unsung heroes.
The search is on for this year’s winners, but time is running out – so if someone deserves to be honoured, tell us now. You can nominate online at prideofbritain.com right up to the deadline at midnight on Friday night (August 12).
The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, with TSB, celebrate people who go to extraordinary lengths to help others. The winners will receive their awards at a glittering dinner, which is screened in prime time on ITV, in London in the autumn.
Dozens of famous faces – from royalty to stars of music, film and TV, and sport – take part, but the real stars are the winners.
For more information, and to nominate, visit prideofbritain.com.
Here are some of the thousands of nominations we’ve already received. Our team reads every nomination, before creating a shortlist from which a judging panel chooses the winners.
Martin Hibbert
Dad Martin was standing with his daughter Eve in Manchester Arena when it was bombed in May 2017, leaving him paralysed from the waist down.
In June he climbed the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, to raise money for the Spinal Injury Association.
Martin prepared for the feat for more than two years, using a specially adapted wheelchair to complete the climb. He said: "I just put mind over matter and had my head focussed on the end goal."
Michelle Donnelly
The East London mum was inspired to become an activist after her sons were attacked in the street.
She first founded community group Children with Voices in 2010, and in 2020 she launched the Hackney Community Food Hub, which has supported more than 100,000 people.
Michelle used her benefits to start the charities, and runs the food hub seven days a week. She adds: "I’m experiencing the same situation everyone else is experiencing. I am still struggling myself."
Dave Boardman
Ambulance technician Dave selflessly saved the lives of 22 people during an arson attack in Blackpool, thanks to his quick-thinking.
After driving past while answering another call, he rushed inside the smoke-filled building, waking residents who were asleep.
Despite having to go to hospital after breathing in toxic smoke and burning the back of his throat, former police officer Dave says he wouldn't act any differently in the future.
"I reflected on it in A&E,” he said. “I would still do the same again."
Dorothy Moore Brooks
Dorothy, who is the Senior Chaplain at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital, organised a wedding in record time for Peata Kulaga and her husband Ash.
Their baby Leo had spent his entire life in hospital after being born with an undiagnosed condition.
When it was known he might not make it, Ash said to Peata: “Let’s get married, I want Leo to be my best man.” And Dorothy made organising this her priority.
Leo passed away in July last year aged five months. Dorothy supported the family and helped to deliver Leo’s funeral at the hospital chapel.
Hari Thomas and Dylan Pritchard-Evans
Swansea City youth player Hari, 13, averted tragedy by steering his mum Catrin’s car off the M4 after she fainted at the wheel in January.
Hari, of Cardigan, and pal Dylan, 12, were on their way home after being at the Championship club’s football academy when the near-accident happened.
"I took over the steering wheel and I put her on to the hard shoulder and we drove a mile down the M4," says Hari, adding that Dylan gave instructions. Catrin was discharged from hospital after checks.
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