Pride of Britain Awards

Birmingham Winners 2022

PC Mat Evans

Emergency Services

Off-duty police officer who tackled a knifeman who’d stabbed an NHS worker outside hospital.

Nazir Afzal

Lifetime Achievement

Birmingham-born lawyer who became the UK’s first Muslim Chief Prosecutor and an advocate for victims of abuse.
Elizabeth Soffe

Child of Courage

Brave youngster who suffered third degree burns over 60 per cent of her body as a baby has raised more than £200,000 for the hospital where she was treated.

Lottie Frascina

Teenager of Courage

Brave teen who raised thousands of pounds for the hospital that saved her life with moving TikTok videos.
Oscar Jealous

Child of Courage

Terminally-ill schoolboy inspires others as he keeps smiling through his battle with devastating Batten Disease.

Charlotte Aspley

Stephen Sutton Inspiration Award

Charity fundraiser and marathon runner - challenging stereotypes around disability and inspiring others to achieve.
Lynne Baird MBE

Special Recognition

Mum of tragic stabbing victim who campaigned for lifesaving bleed kits to be easily accessible to the public.

Debbie Douglas

Special Recognition

Campaigning victim of disgraced Birmingham surgeon Ian Paterson - who led the fight for justice and has been a source of constant support to others.
Mark and Susan Bates

TSB Community Heroes

Raising awareness and supporting sufferers through their charity, Balls to Cancer, while continuing to foster children.

Sonny Pennington

Outstanding Bravery

Sonny risked his life to rescue a driver from a smoking car, following a serious road accident.
PC Mat Evans

Emergency Services

Off-duty police officer who tackled a knifeman who’d stabbed an NHS worker outside hospital.

Nazir Afzal

Lifetime Achievement

Birmingham-born lawyer who became the UK’s first Muslim Chief Prosecutor and an advocate for victims of abuse.
Elizabeth Soffe

Child of Courage

Brave youngster who suffered third degree burns over 60 per cent of her body as a baby has raised more than £200,000 for the hospital where she was treated.

Lottie Frascina

Teenager of Courage

Brave teen who raised thousands of pounds for the hospital that saved her life with moving TikTok videos.