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.
21. Rich and Nikki Bell
Nikki Bell, pictured with her husband, Rich, is a police officer for Hampshire Constabulary and was nominated by Lisa Alderton. Photo: Lisa Alderton
22. Staff on Queen Alexandra Hospital's D3 ward
Staff on Queen Alexandra Hospital's D3 ward were nominated by employee Lisa Lucie. Photo: Lisa Lucie
23. Ant Blunden
Ant Blunden is a utility arborist and was nominated by his wife, Michelle Blunden. Photo: Michelle Blunded
24. Carly Preston
Carly Preston is a manager at Pathways Support, which accommodates and looks after vulnerable adults, and was nominated by her mum, Janet Sissons. Carly is pictured next to her husband. Photo: Janet Sissons