There were not many dry eyes in the place as selfless, charitable and brave people from across East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire came together for the 2018 Burton Mail Heroes Awards.
Nominees for awards celebrating individual courage, those who go the extra mile and people who are dedicated volunteers, among others, were at to Burton Albion's Pirelli Stadium on Wednesday, July 4, alongside their loved ones for the glittering ceremony.
It was an evening when their brilliant deeds were celebrated as the winners of the awards were announced.
The evening was hosted by Touch FM radio DJ and Hilton resident, Mark O'Sullivan and the keynote address was delivered by the editor of the Burton Mail, Julie Crouch, who thanks the nominees for all they do and the sponsors for making the awards possible.
There were 32 finalists in total who had been nominated by family, friends and members of the public.
There were 10 categories and then the "Hero of Heroes Award" awarded to one of the previous winners who the judges felt when above and beyond to help others.
A full pull-out supplement and details of all the winners will be featured in the Burton Mail on Thursday, July 12, so make sure you get your copy.
There were awards for:
- Achievement Against All Odds Award sponsored by Murray's Funeral Directors
- Carer Award sponsored by Healthcare at Home
- Extra Mile Award sponsored by Ethero
- Inspirational Youngster Award sponsored by Clipper Logistics and Superdry
- Mum of the Year Award sponsored by Albion Bathrooms Kitchens Electricals (AlbionBKE)
- The Volunteer of the Year Award, sponsored by Riviera Travel
- Hero of Heroes Award, sponsored by Burton and Bretby Rotary Clubs.
- The Great Neighbour Award sponsored by HomeXperts Burton Upon Trent
- The Courage Award sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Finance
- The Dad of the Year Award sponsored by The Alphabet Gift Shop
- The Fundraiser of the Year Award sponsored by Astle Paterson
