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.
9. Emma Hamer
Key worker Emma Hamer is a teacher at Isambard Brunel School in Portsmouth, and was nominated by her sister Vicky Hamer. Photo: Vicky Hamer
10. Leah Richmond
Leah Richmond a key worker who works as a dialysis technician and was nominated by her mum Maria Richmond. Photo: Maria Richmond
11. Charley-ann Cook and Ben Turner
Charley-ann Cook and her partner Ben Turner are full-time healthcare workers looking after Covid-19 residents. They were nominated by Charley-ann's sister, Katey Cook. Photo: Katey Cook
12. Jack Warden
Jack Warden is a paper distributor for The News and was nominated by his grandmother, Jan Field. Photo: Jan Field