The Express & Star hosts the Black Country Heroes awards show, showcasing residents from across the region who have achieved extraordinary things.
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00:00I'm Alfie. And I'm Mum. And what have you won? I've won the Children's Bravery. It's
00:21Standing Bravery. My name is Pauline Jenkins and I'm a fundraiser for the Local Immune
00:34Appeal. Absolutely overjoyed to receive this award. But as I've always said, we're all
00:41only as good as our volunteers that we've got working with us.
00:45Hi, my name's Caden and I just want to say thank you for this award. It's been so great
00:53to meet loads of new people today. And I'm just honoured to have a chance to be here
00:58tonight.
00:59Hi, my name is Stuart Henley. I'm overwhelmed. Whoever's nominated me, I just do what I can
01:14to do my job. A lot of my work I do. It wouldn't happen if it weren't for the volunteers and
01:22the family. So, thank you.
01:28You may now be seated again. Thank you so much.
01:31And the winner is Lily Turner.
01:37And to hear from the hospital, if you'd not have done what you did, I wouldn't be here.
01:42So, you are a true hero.
02:00My name is John Bunting. I live in Cotswold. I volunteer at Newcastle Hospital for over
02:0915 years, doing three full days a week. Helping mainly in Appleby Ward, but I work in other
02:15parts of the hospital as well. And I loved every minute of it. I was sorry I had to give
02:19it up.
02:20Very happy to win the award. Very surprised. I thought when I was reading that out, I thought
02:24I've got no chance. Those two people said it better than me.
02:30Hi, my name is Lewis Johnson BEM and I'm so privileged to receive today's award. It means
02:35a lot.
02:39My name is Chris Jones. I'm really honoured to get the award for the Environmental Champion,
02:51which I think really is dedicated to everybody that can take part in saving our environment.
02:58Hi, my name is Alex Hamill and I'm President of the JW Hood Cup. I've raised money for
03:04the local boy for 99 years. And the award, very proud, wonderful award, quite a challenge
03:11as well. Unique award that is. You'll go into our display cabinets across the road in the
03:18steel ball stand.
03:19There are thousands of good deeds happening every day in our region. And I think it's
03:24There are thousands of good deeds happening every day in our region, most of which go
03:29unrecognised, which is what makes tonight so special. It's good tonight to shine a spotlight
03:35on your good deeds. So on behalf of our region, I'd like to say a thank you to all of you
03:41for everything you've done, both personally and for the community as well. So please have
03:46a round of applause.