Winners 2016
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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
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Ben Smith
ITV Fundraiser
A victim of bullying at school, Ben from Portishead, ran 401 marathons in 401 consecutive days around the UK to raise more than £250,000 for anti-bullying charities Stonewall and Kidscape
Team GB
Special Recognition
Britain’s awe-inspiring athletes rewrote the history books at the Rio Games, sending records tumbling and surpassing all expectations
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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 as low self-esteem, bullying and body image
William Edwards
Outstanding Bravery
William his own life to save a terrified pensioner trapped in a burning car, suffering serious injuries in the process
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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 £130,000 for charity
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 heart procedure at the roadside
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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 she was a toddler
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 each day for 100 days and sold them, raising thousands for research
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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 illness for more than 50 years
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 to cope with chronic illness
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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 find a cure so other parents would not suffer the same agony
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 change the law on drug-driving
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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 taking the brunt of the impact himself
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 in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria
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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
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Ben Smith
ITV Fundraiser
A victim of bullying at school, Ben from Portishead, ran 401 marathons in 401 consecutive days around the UK to raise more than £250,000 for anti-bullying charities Stonewall and Kidscape
Team GB
Special Recognition
Britain’s awe-inspiring athletes rewrote the history books at the Rio Games, sending records tumbling and surpassing all expectations