Heart Hero Awards
Our annual awards celebrate fundraisers, young advocates, lifesavers, healthcare professionals and supporters who go the extra mile for BHF.
Nominations for 2026 are now closed
If you were planning to submit a nomination but didn’t manage to, we’d love to hear from you when nominations for 2027 open towards the end of this year.
If you did nominate someone, bear with us. It can take us a few months to review the nominations, so don’t worry if you do not hear back from us for a little while. We will be in touch about your Young Heart Hero nomination.
Meet some of our 2025 Young Heart Heroes
Discover some of the remarkable stories of our Young Heart Heroes, who have done incredible things to support BHF often while facing their own challenges.
Orla
At just 1 week old, Orla was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart condition and underwent open heart surgery to save her life. She has been a vital part of Alder Hey’s innovative Little Hearts at Home digital monitoring programme – a platform designed to support families of children with complex heart needs.
James
James, 7, was born with 3 holes in his heart and a bicuspid aortic valve. Despite experiencing chest pain, tiredness, and shortness of breath, James is determined to live life to the fullest.
Watch our 2025 Young Heart Hero Awards highlights
Watch the highlights of our 2025 Young Heart Hero Awards to see the exciting time our winners can expect.
Our 2025 Young Heart Hero Awards programme
Browse through the 2025 Young Heart Hero Awards programme to find out about our incredible young winners.
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