Overview
- The London event on October 20 was hosted by Ashley Banjo and Carol Vorderman.
- Honourees included football coach Asha Ali Rage, cancer survivor and charity founder Leanne Pero, teenager Marcus Skeet, and three police officers who confronted a sword‑wielding attacker.
- Winners were selected by a judging panel from a shortlist following what organisers report were tens of thousands of public nominations.
- This year marked the 26th edition of the Daily Mirror-backed celebration of extraordinary acts across the UK.
- A busy red carpet featured Strictly’s Amy Dowden in a purple gown with a pink ribbon badge alongside guests such as Helen Skelton, Joey Essex, Susan Boyle, GK Barry, Keir Starmer and Shirley Ballas.