Pride of Britain Awards

Manchester Winners 2022

Dr Erinma Bell

Spirit of Manchester

Activist and campaigner has devoted her life to protecting young people from violent crime and giving them opportunities to build a bright future.

PixieBelle Sykes

Child of Courage

Astonished doctors with her determination after battling her way through more than three years of chemotherapy for a rare brain tumour.
James Anderson

Special Recognition

Plumbing boss who has provided £1.2 million of support to vulnerable people to help them keep warm.

Mike Palmer

Special Recognition

Firefighter who lost his daughter to suicide, and teamed up with other grieving dads to raise awareness and provide support.
Liam Preece

Teenager of Courage

Brave teenager who started a YouTube channel to support fellow cancer sufferers.

Jane Gregory

TSB Community Hero

Has helped thousands of women escape domestic abuse through the inspirational Salford Survivor Project she set up and runs.
Lydia Ina

The Marcus Rashford's Children Champion

Supermum fostered more than 300 children in Manchester and opened an orphanage in Nigeria.

Professor Tony Redmond

Lifetime Achievement Award

Manchester medic has led the UK’s response to international humanitarian disasters for more than 30 years.
Ruben and Elena Evans-Guillen

Young Fundraiser

Twins with ADHD have channelled their energies into sponsored treks and superhero challenges for NHS-related charities, raising more than £45,000.

Tracey and Phil Payton

Special Recognition

Champions to thank for the inspirational ‘End of Treatment’ bells which patients ring to celebrate milestones or completion of their cancer therapy.
PC Simon Toft and PC Alicia Snowden

Emergency Services Award

Officers tackled a violent man armed with a meat cleaver who was terrorising a GP surgery.