The roll of honour for Highland Heroes 2023 was announced at a special event in Inverness.

The annual celebration of unsung heroes of our community was organised by Highland News and Media at Drumossie Hotel.

Here are our interviews with the winners:

• WATCH: Highland Heroes 2023 crowns top trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE Hero of Heroes and heathcare hero of the year

• WATCH: Primary pupil of the year 'probably most enthusiastic volunteer we've ever had!'

• WATCH: Fundraiser of the year 'did it for her mum'

• WATCH: Highland and Islands Blood Bikes named Charitable Organisation of the Year

• WATCH: Carer gives shout out to "bestie" Sam as she picks up Highland Heroes award

• WATCH: Muirtown Primary wins School of the Year Award

• Green Hero takes a creative approach to recycling

• WATCH: Innovative Inverness teacher wins Primary Teacher of the Year
• Community champion runs Inverness Food Shed

• WATCH: Volunteer of the year was inspired by son to help others get to grips with golf

• WATCH: Inverness search and rescue crew Rescue 151 honoured to be named top emergency service

• WATCH: Brave child of the year Gracie Andrew (6) melts hearts

• WATCH: Wick High School teacher named Highland Hero for innovation in the classroom

• WATCH: Secondary School Pupil of the Year was role model for others

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