Overview
- The two-hour ITV1 special, hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo and sponsored by P&O Cruises, was filmed at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
- Teenager of Courage Zach Eagling was recognised after leading a campaign that changed the law to protect people with epilepsy from malicious flashing images online.
- Lifetime Achievement went to humanitarian Sally Becker, whose segment included an onstage reunion with survivor Maja Kazazic following an emotional message.
- Child of Courage Luke Mortimer, who lost all his limbs after meningitis, was celebrated at the ceremony and met his idol, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
- Keir Starmer attended with his wife Victoria, paid tribute to the winners during the broadcast, and later invited the honourees and their families to 10 Downing Street.