THEY are our heroes — the medics, healthcare workers and volunteers who toiled through the pandemic to keep the nation safe.

       Today, in a special 12-page supplement, The Sun brings you the finalists of our Who Cares Wins Awards, chosen from thousands of worthy entries.

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       The Who Cares Wins awards will be screened on Sunday night

       And tomorrow night on Channel 4, The Sun’s Who Cares Wins awards will be broadcast at 7.30pm to celebrate their efforts and reveal the winners.

       Presented by Davina McCall, our glittering awards ceremony — filmed earlier this week — featured Prince William, Kate Garraway, Gary Lineker and a host of top showbiz names.

       But the real stars of the show are the nominees — extraordinary people from the health sector put forward for gongs by you, the readers.

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       We honour heroes in 13 categories, including Best Doctor, Best Nurse, 999 Hero and Best Health Charity.

       Who Cares Wins awards

       The Who Cares Wins awards honour those who have helped take care of the nation.

       Here are the categories:

       999 Hero Best Charity Best Doctor Best Midwife Best Nurse Groundbreaking Pioneer Mental Health Hero National Lottery Award Ultimate lifesaver Unsung Hero Young Hero

       David Beckham salutes NHS Covid heroes at Who Cares Wins Awards