Local Hero Awards 2019: Every winner from the glamorous night

They are the every day superheroes whose dedication to improving lives across the Capital has gone unnoticed for too long.

But on a magical night in Edinburgh, the city lit up as we celebrated those who have become pillars of their local communities over the last 12 months. The Edinburgh Evening News Local Hero awards honour those who have sacrificed their time and effort to ensure their family, friends and neighbours have the best possible life in the Capital. Hundreds of guests turned out to see winners in 14 categories pick up their awards on a spectacular evening in Edinburgh, hosted by Forth One's Arlene Stuart with support from many sponsors, including Sir Tom Farmer.

LOCAL HERO 2019: LISA FLEMING
The 35-year-old was diagnosed with incurable secondary breast cancer in 2017, but established the Make 2nds Count organisation to fund research into a cure. — LOCAL HERO 2019: LISA FLEMING The 35-year-old was diagnosed with incurable secondary breast cancer in 2017, but established the Make 2nds Count organisation to fund research into a cure.

COMMUNITY CHAMPION: JUNE HORNE
June Horne was celebrated for her Sweet Dignity community recycling facility in Midlothian. — COMMUNITY CHAMPION: JUNE HORNE June Horne was celebrated for her Sweet Dignity community recycling facility in Midlothian.

JUNIOR LOCAL HERO: ALIX RENWICK, RAE BLAIR and REESE BLACK
Judges were unable to separate the nominees in the Junior Local Hero category resulting in a three-way tie. — JUNIOR LOCAL HERO: ALIX RENWICK, RAE BLAIR and REESE BLACK Judges were unable to separate the nominees in the Junior Local Hero category resulting in a three-way tie.

FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR: KEITH ARMOUR
The 42-year-old organised his first charity sci-fi convention in 2016 to raise money for Childrens Hospices Across Scotland, now raising more than 260,000. — FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR: KEITH ARMOUR The 42-year-old organised his first charity sci-fi convention in 2016 to raise money for Childrens Hospices Across Scotland, now raising more than 260,000.

SPORTING HERO: STEVE WATERSTON
The long-distance athlete completed the Loch Ness marathon just eight months after recovering from a life-threatening illness. Rugby legend Gavin Hastings presented the award. — SPORTING HERO: STEVE WATERSTON The long-distance athlete completed the Loch Ness marathon just eight months after recovering from a life-threatening illness. Rugby legend Gavin Hastings presented the award.

HEALTH CHAMPIONS: SANDRA BAGNALL and CATRIONA SCOTT
The pair have inspired pupils and teachers at Broughton Primary to improve their well-being by leading the Edinburgh Marathon programme. — HEALTH CHAMPIONS: SANDRA BAGNALL and CATRIONA SCOTT The pair have inspired pupils and teachers at Broughton Primary to improve their well-being by leading the Edinburgh Marathon programme.