Hampshire's Hero of the Year award has gone to a man who went above and beyond to ensure children could get an education during the pandemic.
David Harper was named our Hero of the Year in the Hampshire Hero Awards, which were screened virtually on our Facebook page last night.
The event was a celebration of the amazing efforts of some of the region’s most remarkable individuals whose hard work and dedication was invaluable during the pandemic.
An RAF veteran, David has been constantly on the lookout for laptops which he asks the community to donate in any condition which he then spends hour’s refurbishing and making good for children who are in need of technology and working at home.
These children may need laptops during lockdown or for homework or because they are not able to get into school for different reasons.
David has helped more than 60 children so far.
The event's Unsung Hero award went to Lisa Carter who went from cleaning up Totton alone, to building up a team of people who pick up litter, cans and other undesirable objects.
Her nominator was someone with a mobility condition who praised Lisa for the difference she had made to the ease of walking with her dog.
She said because of Lisa, Totton is now looking lovely, well-kept and most of all somewhere you could be proud to live.
All the winners:
Hero of the Year
David Harper
Medical Heroes
Healthcare Team
Hestia Care at Berehill House
Individual Healthcare Professional
Winner – Megan Rayner, Princess Anne Hospital
Medical Support
Winner – Jennifer Bryant, Sentinel, Fordingbridge
Emergency Heroes
999 Award
Captain Karl Williams
In The Moment
Tim Brennan, Horton Heath, and Martin Hancill, Dorset.
Young Hero
Nancy Bastin, Hampshire Cubs
Best Fundraiser
Winner – Jessica Giles
Unsung Heroes
Lisa Carter
Best Keyworker
Andrew Connelly
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