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.
13. Deepak Thakur
Deepak Thakur works in Portsmouth City Council's Green and Clean Team and was nominated by Naomi Hargreaves. Photo: Naomi Hargreaves
14. Andrew Walker
Andrew Walker is a cleaner at Havant Borough Council and was nominated by his grandmother, Elsie Hider. Photo: Elsie Hider
15. Staff at the Community Nursing Support Service in the Portsmouth district
Pictured are staff in the Community Nursing Support Service in the Portsmouth district, who were nominated by healthcare support worker, Sarah Byles. Photo: Sarah Byles
16. Georgia-May Wood
Georgia-May Wood works with disabled children and was nominated by her sister Emily Golding. Photo: Emily Golding