The Pride of Britain Awards is an annual award ceremony which has taken place in the United Kingdom since May 1999 and first televised on ITV in April 2000.
The awards honour British people who have acted bravely or extraordinarily in challenging situations and have been presented solely by Carol Vorderman since 1999, and co-presented by Ashley Banjo since 2021. Banjo had previously featured as the show's "roving reporter".
History The first Pride of Britain Awards were devised by Peter Willis, and held at the Dorchester Hotel in London in May 1999. They relocated to The London Studios in 2000, and then to the Grosvenor House Hotel from 2011.
On 20 October 2021, it was announced that Ashley Banjo would co-host with Carol Vorderman, beginning with the 23rd ceremony.
Judges The Pride of Britain Award winners are chosen by a panel of celebrities and well-known figures from a range of backgrounds, which has included Simon Cowell, Richard Branson, Fiona Phillips, Christine Bleakley, Magdi Yacoub, Richard Wallace, Eamonn Holmes and Aled Jones. The panel was chaired from 1999 to 2004 by Piers Morgan and from 2005 to 2006 by Peter Willis, founder of the awards.
Sponsors The awards are organised in association with the Daily Mirror, TSB, Lidl, ITV, Good Morning Britain and The Prince's Trust.
Scottish version In November 2020, it was announced that STV, Reach plc (owners of Daily Record) and TSB had agreed a deal which sees the Scottish broadcaster commission STV Studios to produce the inaugural Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards, in partnership with TSB. The 90-minute landmark TV event was aired as the 2020 STV Hogmanay special, taking viewers into the New Year. The deal represents the broadcaster's biggest ever advertiser-funded single programme.
Ceremonies Episode Air date Viewers(millions) Presenter(s) Location 1 colspan=2 Carol Vorderman Dorchester Hotel 2 12 April 2000 9.44 The London Studios 3 11 April 2001 8.26 4 6 March 2002 6.06 5 4 March 2003 5.63 6 16 March 2004 5.52 7 11 October 2005 5.84 8 7 November 2006 5.79 9 10 October 2007 6.97 10 1 October 2008 5.87 11 7 October 2009 6.35 12 10 November 2010 6.64 13 5 October 2011 5.82 Grosvenor House Hotel 14 30 October 2012 4.59 15 8 October 2013 4.69 16 7 October 2014 4.52 17 1 October 2015 3.92 18 1 November 2016 4.54 19 7 November 2017 4.34 20 6 November 2018 21 5 November 2019 22 1 November 2020 Royal Hospital Chelsea 23 4 November 2021 TBA Carol VordermanAshley Banjo Grosvenor House Hotel 24 27 October 2022 TBA 25 12 October 2023 TBA 26 24 October 2024 TBA 27 23 October 2025 TBA
1999 The first Pride of Britain Awards took place on 20 May 1999, however was not televised. It was held at the Dorchester Hotel in London, which was the one and only time the awards were held there.
Award Winner Awarded By International Award King Hussein of Jordan and Queen NoorSpecial Award Doreen Lawrence Neville Lawrence Lennox Lewis Helen Rollason Most Inspiring Young Sportsperson Michael Owen Linda McCartney Award for Animal Welfare Juliet Gellatley Outstanding Contribution Mo Mowlam Entrepreneur of The Year Richard Emanuel Inventor of The Year The Viagra Scientists Pioneers of The Year Richard NobleSqn. Ldr Andy GreenOutstanding Bravery Award Donna Marie McGillion Daniel Gallimore Helen Smith Michael McNallyChild of Courage Rhys Daniels Charly Daniels Sarah Dinsdale Lucy-Rae Tamulevicus Fundraiser of the Year Sandra Howard Lifesaver of the Year Kevin Dingle,Mike Edkins,Paul Pollington Teacher of the Year Helen Ridding
2000 The 2nd Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 12 April 2000. It was the first time the awards were televised and held at The London Studios.
Award Winner Awarded By Lifetime Achievement Chad VarahSpecial Award Tim Berners-Lee The Heroes of Paddington Mike and Fiona Thornewill, Catherine Hartley, Caroline Hamilton, Ann Daniels, Rosie Stancer, Zoe Hudson, Pom Oliver Alison Moore Ian BothamOutstanding Act of Bravery Mark Taylor Tom Tracey Ron DowsonBeyond the Call of Duty Dr Heather Clark Dr Alastair Mulcahy Child of Courage Michaela Brown Charlotte Carter Neighbour of The Year Kathy Cassidy Teacher of the Year Gehane Gordelier Woman of Courage Alison Taylor Linda McCartney Award for Animal Welfare Irving Graham International Services to Britain Gareth EvansBalaram Rai Careworker of The Year Jean Forrest Charity Fundraiser of The Year Michelle Lewis Outstanding Achievement Award Dr Michael Foale
2001 The 3rd Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 11 April 2001. Award Winner Awarded By Lifetime Achievement Peter BenensonSpecial Award Ellen MacArthur Tanni Grey-Thompson Sara PayneMichael Payne Pat Campbell Dr Rosemary Radley-Smith Cilla Black Innovation of The Year David MarksJulia Barfield Sportsperson of The Year Steve Redgrave Linda McCartney Award for Animal Welfare Carla LaneOutstanding Act of Bravery Brian Krishnan Michael O'Leary Beyond Call of Duty PC Daran GaginPC Ian ThomsonChild of Courage Jamie Baxter Rachel Edwards Connor Carr Princes Trust Young Achiever Award Matthew Graffham Teacher of the Year Sab Sahota-Lyons Neighbour of The Year Norah Peyton Fundraiser of The Year Jill Farwell Conservation Award Dot Beeson
2002 The 4th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 6 March 2002. Award Winner Awarded By Lifetime Achievement John Sulston Gordon BrownSpecial Award The Heroes of 11 Sep Kirsty Howard Margaret JelletOutstanding Act of Bravery Debby Dumigan Richard Emmott Anthony PeltierChild of Courage Katie-Louise Beynon Joseph Anderson Sean McNally Sophie Render Sophie Knight Sportsperson of The Year David Beckham Beyond Call of Duty PC Simon Dell Neighbour of The Year Steve Wardle Linda McCartney Award for Animal Welfare Mark Glover Princes Trust Young Achiever Award Emma Honey Teacher of the Year Sandra Walton Fundraiser of the Year Barbra White Carer of The Year Jill McGowan
2003 The 5th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 4 March 2003. Award Winner Awarded By Neighbour of the Year June Smith Teacher of the Year Janet Bourne Fundraiser of the Year Lloyd Scott Prince's Trust Young Achiever Sarah Bennett Carer of the Year Alex Bell Outstanding Bravery Rosanne Ainslie, Janey McMahon & Cameron Sharp, Daniel Allen Child of Courage Holly Lishman, Hollie Ashe, Ben Housson Beyond the Call of Duty Dan Tanner Special Award Caroline Hobbs, Bob French, Russel Ward Lifetime Achievement Nicholas Winton
2004 The 6th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 16 March 2004. Award Winner Awarded By Neighbour of the Year Audrey Flash Teacher of the Year Nesta Murray Fundraiser of the Year Colin Osborne Prince's Trust Young Achiever Kevin Johnston Carer of the Year Birdie McDonald Outstanding Bravery Rick Buckley, Lynsey Walters Child of Courage Scott Muir, Danny Taylor, Cornel Hrisca-Munn, Terri Calvesbert, Michaela "Dolly" McCarthy Inspirational Sportsmen England Rugby Squad Beyond the Call of Duty 'A' Flight, 202 Squadron, RAF Boulmer Special Award Lydia Nash, Trooper Chris Finney, Rylstone WI, Leisha Hodgkinson Lifetime Achievement Alec Jeffreys
2005 The 7th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 11 October 2005. Award Winner Awarded By Outstanding Bravery Tony Baker, Julia O'Connor Child of Courage Hope Farrelly, Cameron Weir, Shae Thomas, Ashleigh Huxley Neighbour of the Year Lesley Pulman Prince's Trust Young Achiever Mark Johnson Carer of the Year Asmeret Tesfazghi Teacher of the Year Liz Owens Outstanding Achievement The 2012 Olympics Bid Team Beyond the call of duty Emergency services, Transport & NHS staff - July 7 London bombings Special Award The McCartney Sisters, Jane Tomlinson, Liz Carnell Inspirational Sportsmen The England Cricket Team Outstanding Contribution Richard Curtis Lifetime Achievement Richard Carr-Gomm
2006 The 8th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 7 November 2006. Award Winner Awarded By Outstanding Bravery Anthony Crompton, Daniel & Jason Rodd, Alan Forrester, Irene King Child of Courage Katy Miles, Ollie Cartwright Fundraiser of the Year Kirsteen Lupton Neighbour of the Year Silla Carron Prince's Trust Young Achiever Samantha Block Emergency Services PC Mark Plant Carer of the Year Stacey Heywood Teacher of the Year Linda Davies Lifetime Achievement Joe Mitty Special Recognition Abigail Witchalls, Commando Squadron Royal Engineers, Piers Sellers, Beverley de-Gale & Orin Lewis Inspiring Personality David Walliams
2007 The 9th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 10 October 2007. Award Winner Awarded By Outstanding Bravery Robert Dunn, Glasgow Airport Workers Child of Courage Lydia Cross, Megan Blunt Fundraiser of the Year Chloe Gambrill Prince's Trust Young Achiever Vicki Peters Emergency Services Tam Brown Neighbour of the Year Anne Glover Teacher of the Year Pam Redican Lifetime Achievement Magdi Yacoub Special Recognition Henry Allingham, Sgt Michelle Cunningham and the EOD Unit, JK Rowling, Carol Miller, Peter Lachanudis & Susan Porter Inspiring Personality Lewis Hamilton
2008 The 10th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 1 October 2008. Award Winner Awarded By Outstanding Bravery Bernie Butler, Carl Duval Child of Courage Nathan Thomson, Jaden Ashton, Tilly Griffiths, Liam Fairhurst Fundraiser of the Year Nina Barough Prince's Trust Young Achiever Ricky McCalla Emergency Services RNLI Crew Torbay, Devon Local Champion Tony Fowler Teacher of the Year Pepe Rahman Hart Lifetime Achievement Professor Robert Edwards Special Recognition Medical Emergency Response Team, Juby Mathew, Carol Saldinack, Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, Harry Gregg, Richard Taylor Inspiring Personality Olympic Team GB NHS Heroes Surgical Team, Royal Marsden Hospital
2009 The 11th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 7 October 2009. Award Winner Awarded By Outstanding Bravery Sally-Ann Sutton, Michael Seery, Martin Langlands Child of Courage Toni and Kelsey, Levana Hanson, Jake PeachVernon Kay, Tess Daly Fundraiser of the Year Major Phil Packer Prince's Trust Young Achiever Chris Saunders Emergency Services Rachel Farmer Local Champion Eunice McGhie Teacher of the Year Jonathan Heeley Lifetime Achievement Peter Mansfield Special Recognition Jasvinder Sanghera, UK Field Hospital Afghanistan, Doris Long, Noel Connolly, Kristin Hallenga
2010 The 12th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 10 November 2010.
Award Winner Awarded By Fundraiser of the Year Judy Ledger Young Fundraiser of the Year Cameron Small Cheryl Cole, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh Neighbour of the Year Mary Kelly Prince's Trust Young Achiever Nathan James Emergency Services PC David Rathband Teacher of the Year Tachel Dixon Child of Courage Aimee Dempsey, Kelsey Trevett Teenager of Courage Ryan McLaughlinLord Alan Sugar Special Recognition British International Search and Rescue Team Outstanding Bravery PC Colin Swan James Pout Lifetime Achievement Battle of Britain Air Crew British International Search and Rescue Team Simon Cording
2011 The 13th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 5 October 2011.
Award Winner Awarded By Young Fundraiser of the Year George Major Gary Barlow, Dermot O'Leary and Tulisa ContostavlosTeenager of Courage Danielle Bailey The Saturdays and Peter Andre McAyla Johnston JLS Special Recognition Sergeant Dipprasad Pun Daybreak Emergency Services WPC Kelli WalkerWPC Katie Harvey Prince's Trust Young Achiever Gina Moffatt Fundraiser of the Year Tom Lackey Elle MacphersonOutstanding Bravery Ann Timson Lucy Gale Michael McIntyre Lifetime Achievement Bob Woodward Sue Johnston and Barry McGuigan Child of Courage Tom Phillips Ant & Dec
Panel Christine Bleakley Peter Willis Johnson Beharry Gareth Jones (Retail Director of Shop Direct Group) Christine Beasley
2012 The 14th Pride of Britain Awards were televised on ITV on 30 October 2012.