THE CATEGORIES

YOU can nominate anyone of any age for a Pride of Manchester Award. It may be for a single act of incredible courage, a long-lasting battle against the odds, or for inspirational campaigning.

Please choose what you feel to be the most suitable category from the list below. Don’t worry if you’re not sure some nominees may fit in more than one category, so we will make sure all nominations are considered for the most appropriate award.

TSB COMMUNITY HERO

For someone who goes to remarkable lengths to help others lead their best life.

FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR

For tireless and inspirational charity fundraising, aged 16 and over.

YOUNG FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR To reward a young person aged 15 and under for inspirational charity work.

EMERGENCY SERVICES AWARD For police, fire, ambulance, paramedics or air, sea or mountain rescue who have gone beyond the call of duty.

OUTSTANDING BRAVERY

For adults who risk their own safety to help others in danger.

CHILD/TEENAGER OF COURAGE For battling against the odds to help others, or putting themselves at risk to save someone in danger.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

To recognise far-reaching achievement, possibly on a national or international scale.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

For achievements not covered in other categories, such as inspiring carers, campaigners and members of the armed forces.

EVEN a national lockdown couldn’t stop Pride of Manchester in 2020. When Covid rules made our usual glittering red carpet event impossible, we decided that if our winners couldn’t come to the Awards, we would take the Awards to them - at a social distance of course.

Our host Kym, plus famous faces including music legend Bez, acting royalty Sue Johnston, and Mayor Andy Burnham hit the road to meet our winners all over Manchester.

Other celebrities taking part included Little Mix, Olly Murs, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Sir Ian McKellen, John Thompson, Joanna Lumley, Jack P Shepherd, Lisa Riley, Bear Grylls and Shirley

Ballas. And the heartwarming, inspirational film of the Awards won hundreds of thousands of fans on Facebook Live and YouTube.

This year, with the country back in lockdown, we are planning an even bigger and better online show - see manchesterevening news.co.uk/ for all the latest updates.