Pride of Britain Awards

Birmingham Winners 2023

Finley Hassall

Child of Courage

Rescued a boy from drowning by using RNLI's 'float to live technique', and pulling him back to shore.

Eva Abley

Stephen Sutton Inspiration Award

Teenager with cerebral palsy who uses comedy to reach millions of people, break down barriers, and raise awareness and funds for others.
Deena Evans and Michael Hipgrave

Emergency Services Award

Heroic paramedics returned to work after a terrifying knife attack that nearly cost them their lives.

Chris Hoare

Outstanding Contribution

Community activist who transformed his crime-ridden estate into a model neighbourhood.
Reverend Canon Eve Pitts

Lifetime Achievement

The Church of England's first black, female vicar is a pioneering cleric and anti-racism campaigner.

Asha Rage

TSB Community Hero

Football coach is using the sport to keep young people away from gang violence and build bridges in the community.
The Chatting Family

Triumph Over Adversity

Young cancer survivor Carter, his parents and sister have raised more than £330,000 to thank the medics who gave him lifesaving care.

Dawn Astle

Special Recognition Award

Daughter of West Brom legend Jeff Astle is the driving force behind the campaign to raise awareness of the risk of brain injuries in sport.
Delores and Hector Pinkney

Special Recognition Award

Inspiring sibling activists and volunteers who have spent 50 years serving their community.

The Commonwealth Games Volunteers

Spirit of Birmingham

Birmingham 2022 was the biggest and best Commonwealth Games in history with 1.3 million people packing into sports venues across the city to watch more than 5,000 athletes performing at their peak.