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Winners 2016

2016 Winners

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BEN SMITH

A victim of bullying at school, Ben, from Portishead, ran 401 marathons in 401 consecutive days around the UK to... Read More
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BILLY MUIR

TSB Community Partner

Celebrated as Britain’s hardest-working man, Billy carries out 20 jobs to keep his remote island community thriving, almost single-handed. Billy’s... Read More
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DAVID NOTT

Special Recognition

The leading war surgeon has operated under fire in the world’s most dangerous places, risking his life to save others... Read More
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DYLAN GRAVES

Child of Courage

Schoolboy risked his own life to save his friend, pushing him out of the way of a runaway car and... Read More
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FRANCESCA BROWN

Prince’s Trust Young Achiever of the Year

Overcame depression and family troubles to set up an inspirational football programme for girls, helping them deal with issues such... Read More
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KAREN JOHNSON

Special Recognition

Given the devastating news her two sons would die before their teens from a rare condition, Karen resolved to help... Read More
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NIKKI CHRISTOU

Child of Courage

The schoolgirl with a potentially life-threatening condition has become a social media star, with her video blogs showing others how... Read More
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LONDON’S AIR AMBULANCE

Emergency Services

London’s Air Ambulance team saved the life of a cyclist moments from death by carrying out a rare and complex... Read More
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PROFESSOR STEPHEN HAWKING

Lifetime Achievement

The world’s most influential scientist has changed the way we think about the world around us, despite battling a devastating... Read More
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RHEA KARA

Young Fundraiser of the Year

The aspiring artist was so moved by the plight of children with an incurable condition that she painted a picture... Read More
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SIMON AND TED MCDERMOTT

Special Recognition

Dementia sufferer and his son have inspired millions around the world with their infectious Carpool Karaoke-style videos, raising more than... Read More
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TEAM GB

Special Recognition

Britain’s awe-inspiring athletes rewrote the history books at the Rio Games, sending records tumbling and surpassing all expectations. After the... Read More
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THE GROVES FAMILY

Special Recognition

After 14-year-old Lillian was killed by a speeding driver who had been smoking cannabis, her family forced the government to... Read More
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TILLY SAWFORD

Child of Courage

Tilly has defied the odds to survive and inspire others, enduring more than 500 operations after suffering 86% burns when... Read More

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