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title: "Pride of Britain 2026: every winner and regional finalist"
canonical: https://smallgoodthings.org/explainers/pride-of-britain-2026-winners/
datePublished: 2026-10-29
dateModified: 2026-10-29
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# Pride of Britain 2026: every winner and regional finalist

Twelve awards went to 15 people at the 2026 Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards. The ceremony took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London and was broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX on 22 October 2026, according to the [official winners list](https://prideofbritain.com/winners/2026-2/) and [Yahoo News UK](https://uk.news.yahoo.com/meet-incredible-pride-britain-award-200606655.html).

## The 12 national awards

- **Outstanding Bravery:** [Andrew Franks](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/andrew-franks-pride-of-britain-bravery-2026/), Manchester synagogue volunteer security guard.
- **Lifetime Achievement:** [Asif Hasan](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/asif-hasan-pride-of-britain-lifetime-achievement-2026/), children's heart surgeon at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital.
- **ITV Fundraiser of the Year:** [Barry Walden](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/barry-walden-pride-of-britain-fundraiser-2026/), 85, Hull charity singer.
- **King's Trust Young Achiever:** [Brandon Hulcoop](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/brandon-hulcoop-pride-of-britain-young-achiever-2026/), 23, blind founder of All Things Dotty.
- **Special Recognition:** [Dr Eli Prior](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/eli-prior-bedford-train-crash-gp-pride-of-britain-2026/), GP who treated passengers after the Bedford train crash.
- **P&O Cruises Inspiration:** [Elaine Oakey](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/elaine-oakey-amputee-football-pride-of-britain-2026/), founder of junior amputee football.
- **Special Recognition:** [Elaine Roberts and Luke Ambler](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/andys-man-club-founders-pride-of-britain-2026/), founders of Andy's Man Club.
- **Special Recognition:** [Ian Russell, Esther Ghey and Ellen Roome](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/online-safety-parents-pride-of-britain-2026/), online safety campaigners.
- **This Morning Local Hero:** [Florence "Mama Flo" Coke](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/mama-flo-coke-stockport-pride-of-britain-2026/), Stockport takeaway owner who gives free meals.
- **GMB Young Fundraiser of the Year:** [Gregor Corse](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/gregor-corse-orkney-walks-pride-of-britain-2026/), Orkney, about £80,000 raised.
- **Child of Courage:** [Kirsty Waugh](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/kirsty-waugh-pride-of-britain-child-of-courage-2026/), 12, and [Zac Howells](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/zac-howells-pride-of-britain-child-of-courage-2026/), 12.

## Regional Fundraiser of the Year winners

ITV regions name their own winners, who attend the national ceremony. Confirmed 2026 winners include [Raihaanah Ahmed](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/raihaanah-ahmed-st-albans-community-pantry-pride-of-britain-2026/) (London and Home Counties), [Nicky and Ben Relf](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/finleys-touch-relf-pride-of-britain-2026/) (Meridian East), [Kit Birks](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/kit-birks-europe-walk-pride-of-britain-2026/) (Meridian West and Thames Valley), [Michael McWilliams](https://smallgoodthings.org/stories/michael-mcwilliams-football-boots-pride-of-britain-2026/) (Tyne Tees), Hannah Roberts (East Midlands) and James Lewis (West Midlands).

Read the [full guide](https://smallgoodthings.org/explainers/pride-of-britain-2026-winners/) for every regional finalist, how nominations work, similar honours beyond Britain and source notes.