Watch as Prestonians gather to celebrate local heroes in the Proud Preston Awards 2026
Take a look at our fabulous video from the very first Proud Preston Awards.
Last Thursday, the inaugural Proud Preston Awards were held at Barton Manor, celebrating the city's unsung heroes.
Hosted by the Lancashire Post, in partnership with headline sponsor Preston City Council as well as media partners Blog Preston and Central Radio, the night saw Prestonions and local organisations lauded for their untiring work which puts Preston on the map.
In the above video, watch as attendees arrive to a sparkling drinks reception, mingle with each other and sit down for a three course meal before the celebrations get underway.
Presented by broadcast veteran and former BBC Radio’s John Gillmore alongside BBC broadcaster Neetal Parekh, the evening also saw performances from various local groups.
In our video you can see performances from Preston cheer and gymnastics group My Stage Company and singer Thea Baah before various award recipients take to the stage.
Winners Guy Topping, Annie Wynn BEM and Grace Gudgeon then shared their delight with us too.