The annual Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards returned to Rudding Park to celebrate extraordinary people in the Harrogate district.
Three finalists were named across ten categories and were recognised and celebrated for their bravery, selflessness and dedication to help others.
And this year, a special ‘ultimate hero’ award was also crowned to cap off an amazing and inspirational evening.
Although each of our finalists were worthy winners in their own right, one winner was selected for each category.
Here are your local heroes for 2024…
Teacher of the Year - sponsored by Ashville College
Helen Leaf, Brackenfield School
The No.1 Employer - sponsored by The Inn Collection Group
Radfield Home Care
Sporting Achievement of the Year - sponsored by Exercise.co.uk
Linda Simpson
Lifetime Achievement - sponsored by Harrogate Spring Water
Charles Mills
Parent/Guardian of the Year - sponsored by Fostering North Yorkshire
Emily Mitchell
The Emergency Services Award - sponsored by Lauren Doherty BEM
PC Helen James
Volunteer of the Year - sponsored by The Cheeseboard
Phillip Robinson
The Bravery Award - sponsored by Mama Doreen’s Emporium
Cory Leach
Child of Courage - sponsored by David Lloyd Clubs Harrogate
Sophia Felgate
Charity Fundraiser of the Year - sponsored by Harrogate Neighbours
Katie Beadle, Martin House Children's Hospice

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