THE BEST YOU LIVE LOVE LEGACY
William met an amazing woman who turned around her community through the power of football.
Among those who received
recognition were the families who lost relatives in the Hillsborough tragedy who fought for 24 years to uncover the truth about what happened on that terrible day. Nominated by the public,
the winners were from all walks of life, of all ages, and from all over the country, and their extraordinary achievements are an inspiration for us all.
Pride of Britain has become the biggest event of its kind highest-rated awards shows on British TV. Among A-listers Beckham, Sir Elton John, Sir Paul Host Carol Vorderman
says: “It’s always such a great pleasure hosting Pride of Britain. For me, it is the only awards show on TV that really matters because the winners are real people who could not be more deserving.”
there have been so many inspiring stories of people who have contributed so much to this country. It’s a chance for us to celebrate Britain at its best and I’m not surprised it has become the biggest national event of its kind.”
BELOW: FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
Jean Bishop with David Walliams
Usain Bolt with eight-year-old Harley Lane
David Beckham with Malala Yousafzai
Jean Bishop receiving her award
HRH Prince Charles, who has supported Pride of Britain of Britain Awards remind us of the compassion, decency and courage which still exists in every corner of the land.”
always delighted to take part in the Pride of Britain Awards. The winners are always amazing, particularly the little children. I think the bravery and courage they show is an example to us all.” amongst such incredible people. I can’t remember ever being so moved. The stories of these incredible people are the sort of thing that really gives you faith in human nature. This is what an awards ceremony should be.” Simon Cowell says: “These
It’s always such a great pleasure hosting Pride of Britain. For me, it is the only awards show on TV that really matters because the winners are real people.
awards are far superior to the Brits and Baftas. I genuinely believe it’s the best award ceremony of the year. It makes you realise exactly what life is about and what people have to overcome.” The winners are selected
which this year included: Austin, campaigner and Pride Piper, Olympic gold medalist, Owen, and president of the Royal College of Nursing, Andrea Spyropoulos. b
SOME NOTABLE WINNERS
FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR
Jean Bishop, 91, Hull At the age of 91, you’d excuse Jean for slowing down a bit. But there’s just no stopping this fundraising legend known universally as “The Bee Lady.” Thanks to Jean’s kind-hearted and fun-loving nature she has managed to collect £92,000 in her tin for Age UK Hull.
TEENAGER OF COURAGE Malala Yousafzai, 16, Birmingham who shot her in the head in an attempt to silence her, and at the age of 15, became a powerful global voice demanding education for girls. She is determined never to believes in. Her message is simple: if we work together, in unity, we can build schools and provide safe learning environments for the girls and boys of the world who currently have none.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Dan Black, 26, Chepstow When Daniel Black read about a disabled boy who needed to raise thousands of pounds for treatment to help him walk, he did not hesitate to donate £22,000.
But what makes his act of kindness truly awe-inspiring is that it was money he had raised to help himself walk again after he was paralysed in a cycling accident.
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