And to show the city’s gratitude, we asked you to nominate the unsung heroes in your lives for recognition in our Big Thank You supplement.
Here’s the first of two online photo galleries we’re running to celebrate those inspirational people.
You’ll also find their names and faces in the Big Thank You pull-out free in this weekend's edition of The News, Portsmouth.

41. Amy and Ian
Amy, pictured, is a care support worker and Ian, right, is a bus driver. The pair nominated each other for the Big Thank You. Photo: Amy Jade

42. Amy Kelly
Amy Kelly manages Avon Park Residential Home in Park Gate and was nominated by Michelle Geater. Photo: Michelle Geater

43. Angeline Coulson
Angeline Coulson is a nurse and Queen Alexandra Hospital and was nominated by her partner, Jaiang Coulson. Photo: Jaiang Coulson

44. Ben Glover
Ben Glover is a paramedic at South Central Ambulance Service and was nominated by Stefanie Tuffnail. Photo: Stefanie Tuffnail

