STARS of stage, display and sport turned out on the Day by day Report’s Our Heroes awards to honour bizarre individuals who have finished extraordinary issues.
The thirteenth annual occasion welcomed Scots rockers Easy Minds, singer-songwriter KT Tunstall , Nonetheless Recreation actors Gavin Mitchell and Sanjeev Kohli, Previous Agency stars Scott Brown and Andy Halliday and forged members from River Metropolis.
Easy Minds lead singer Jim Kerr stated the band have been “extremely honoured” to be topped Entertaining Heroes on the packed ceremony on the Glasgow Metropolis Lodge.
He added: “Each night time we play, we really feel we’re getting an award as a result of the audiences are nice wherever we go on the earth. However in your personal house city, to be recognised like that and to be recognised by the paper is incredible.
“The Every day Report was the primary paper ever to put in writing about Easy Minds again in 1978. It actually supported us at the beginning and it’s pretty the paper continues to be recognising the band.
“We’re blessed to have this life, this profession and it’s nice that each one these years later we’re nonetheless getting that recognition. It means quite a bit.”
Jim and the band proved what worthy winners they have been of the award once they handled the viewers to a efficiency of a few of their biggests hits, together with Don’t You (Overlook About Me).
KT Tunstall was filled with reward for all the Our Heroes finalists and she or he stated it was humbling to satisfy so many inspiring individuals.
The singer, who opened the occasion and had individuals dancing earlier than dinner, added: “It’s been such an emotional night time and I’m thrilled to be right here.”
River Metropolis stars Daybreak Steele, Jordan Younger and Stephen Purdon stated they have been moved by Caring Hero Sara Fitzsimmons, who arrange the charity SiMBA for bereaved mother and father.
Daybreak stated: “Sara is an unimaginable lady and her work deserves to be recognised.
“Each single individual right here tonight is a winner. I all the time love these awards – they’re so humbling.”
Stephen added: “It’s been a terrific night. There are such a lot of deserving individuals.”
Clyde 1 DJ and Our Heroes decide Diane Knox stated: “It’s so troublesome to select winners as a result of each nominee has achieved one thing excellent. I really feel very proud to be a part of such an exquisite ceremony.”
Celtic captain Scott Brown and Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday took to the stage to current Robbie Beer and Leigh-Grace Kean, each six, and brothers Jack, thirteen, and Louis Thomson, seven, with their Little Heroes Awards.
Scott stated: “The youngsters are so courageous and it’s pretty to satisfy them. Their achievements are distinctive and it’s nice to see them receiving these honours.”
Andy added: “The rationale I’m right here is as a result of I’m a soccer participant within the limelight. However these youngsters are the actual heroes. The 4 of them are superb.”
BBC Scotland newsreader Catriona Shearer stated the awards are the spotlight of her calendar.
She added: “Yearly, the tales are so shifting. It’s all the time an inspirational occasion.”
One Present reporter Jean Johansson added: “I get invited to a variety of awards ceremonies however this one actually means
one thing.”
Nonetheless Recreation stars Gavin Mitchell and Sanjeev Kohli have been additionally humbled.
Gavin stated: “These individuals go an extended approach to enhancing their communities and making life higher for these round them.
“They deserve an evening like this. It’s all the time a wrestle to not shed a tear on the bravery and inspirational tales that come out.”
Sanjeev added: “It’s one of many nice nights of the yr. That is about actual individuals who in all probability don’t need consideration getting the eye they deserve.”
Comic Robert Florence stated he was moved by Senior Heroes Betty and Joe Middleton who’ve devoted their lives to caring for 186 foster youngsters.
He stated: “To have the ability to do one thing like that’s simply unimaginable.”
Host Fred MacAulay added: “Tonight is my fourth time right here. It’s a privilege to be a part of such an uplifting ceremony.”
STV presenters David Farrell and Jennifer Reoch have been thrilled to current the gong to Forces Hero Stuart Pearson.
David stated: “Guys like Stuart are an inspiration. He misplaced a limb and noticed his greatest pal killed, but continues to exit of his method to assist others.”
Glasvegas rocker Rab Allan stated: “Our Heroes is a very good trigger. It’s fantastic to see all of the superb individuals who get awards.”
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