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.
49. Staff at Cosham Court Care Home
Staff at Cosham Court Care Home have been nominated by Kerry Wood for their efforts during the pandemic. Pictured on the back row, from left, are Lesley Westrope, Maria Vomicu, Ann Mason, Christine Bone and Nishabin Patel. The front row, from left, comprises Georgia Wood, Ella Grant, Tracey Burman and Kerry Wood herself. Photo: Kerry Wood
50. Members of staff at the Post Office in High Street, Cosham
Members of staff at the Post Office in High Street, Cosham, have been nominated by Sarah, a Post Office customer. Photo: Google Street View
51. Daisy White
Daisy White is a carer at Ryde House and was nominated by her older sister, Kerry-Ann Allen. Photo: Kerry-Ann Allen
52. Key workers at the Duke of Buckingham pub in High Street, Old Portsmouth
Key workers at the Duke of Buckingham pub in High Street, Old Portsmouth, have been nominated by Irene Strange for their work during the pandemic. Photo: JPIMedia