Pride of Birmingham Awards 2022 set for emotional night as it unveils new heroes
BirminghamLive's inspiring award ceremony, in partnership with TSB, will take place at Birmingham University's Great Hall on Monday (March 7), and it's sure to be a night to remember.The star-studded Pride of Britain event will be hosted by former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, and it aims to give thanks to the region's "unsung heroes.It gives Birmingham the chance to pay tribute to the most inspiring and courageous locals who have risked their lives or battled against the odds to make a difference.This year's incredible winners include a terminally-ill schoolboy who has inspired everyone around him as he battles his devastating Batten Disease.Another winner is a teenager who has raised thousands of pounds for the hospital which gave her life-saving brain surgery - after starring in a series of moving TikTok videos.The event will also feature a mother who has been campaigning for life-saving bleed kits to be made mroe accessible to the public - following the tragic stabbing of her son.There will also be a young man who risked his life to climb into a smoking car in order to pull a driver to safety after a terrifying road accident.The glam red-carpet event will be bustling with showbiz stars, including Tipping Point host Ben Shepherd, Strictly stars Amy Dowden and Rhys Stephenson, Dancing on Ice's Connor Ball, and musician Ruby Turner.Speaking about the winners, host Kym said: "I'm so excited about Pride of Birmingham.
It's been two years since we have been able to get together properly for these awards, so I know it's going to be a fantastic night.
