Pride of Britain Awards honor ordinary people for extraordinary acts

The Pride of Britain Awards celebrated ordinary people who performed extraordinary acts at a ceremony held Monday evening at Grosvenor House in London, where hosts Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo presided over tributes to fundraisers, campaigners, lifesavers and those who have overcome severe adversity. Organizers announced winners including football coach Asha Ali Rage, who uses sport to steer young people away from gang violence; cancer survivor and charity founder Leanne Pero; three police officers who confronted a sword‑wielding attacker; and teenager Marcus Skeet, known online as The Hull Boy, who has raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity through his documented running journey.

Thousands of members of the public nominated candidates this year, and a judging panel selected winners from a shortlisted group after that public call for nominations. The awards, now in their 26th year, recognize a broad range of contributions at community level, from lifesaving interventions to long-term campaigning and fundraising.

The evening’s red carpet drew a roll call of British television and entertainment figures. Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden arrived in a...