Seven-year-old Falkirk boy steals hearts at Pride of Scotland Awards
Theo Hardie has been cycling and running to raise awareness of spina bifida after his brother Jude was born with the condition.
Last updated 24th Jun 2025
A seven year-old boy from Falkirk stole the show at last night's Pride of Scotland Awards for supporting his brother who was born with spina bifida.
Theo Hardie has raised thousands of pounds for charity and was given the prize for 'Young Fundraiser' at the star-studded bash in Glasgow.
His brother Jude also has hydrocephalus and has limited use of his legs.
Theo took it upon himself to raise thousands of pounds for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland by running and cycling.
He told Clyde 1: "I cycled then I ran and cycled again.
"I just kept pushing myself to keep going.
"I'm still raising as much money as possible for a trike."
Other winners at last night's star-studded event in Glasgow included 26-year-old Shane Lee who has autism and landed his dream job working in M&S.
He thought he might never be able to hold down a job because of his condition but he was described as being a huge hit with staff and customers.
Shane told Clyde 1: "When I got given the golden envelope to say I was a winner, I just let out a huge gasp - it was an amazing feeling."
Pride of Scotland Awards 2025: Gallery
A full list of winners is below:
OUTSTANDING BRAVERY
HERO SHOPWORKERS: BOB BELL, CHERYL GOURLAY, AISHA JAVID & USMAN JAVID
Dunfermline, Fife
OUTSTANDING BRAVERY
STEWART MILLER, Perth
Tayside plumber risked his life during killer storm Isha to save a woman from drowning in the River Tay.
EMERGENCY SERVICES AWARD
NORMAN MACLEOD, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Coastguard winch paramedic braved storms to drop solo onto a ship where two sailors had suffered horrifying injuries.
TEENAGER OF COURAGE
GEORGIE HYSLOP, 16, from Ardrossan, Ayrshire
Inspirational cancer patient has channelled her energy into helping others and raised an incredible £51,000 despite her condition.
YOUNG FUNDRAISER
THEO HARDIE, seven, from Falkirk
Unstoppable seven-year-old took on the challenge of running 100 miles in the hopes of raising funds for his little brother Jude’s first wheelchair.
P&O CRUISES INSPIRATION AWARD
UPS & DOWNS THEATRE GROUP
Theatre group for children and young people with Down’s syndrome and their siblings which has been making a difference for three decades
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
ASIYAH & JAWAD JAVED, from Stenhousemuir near Falkirk
Local shopkeepers have donated more than £100,000 of food and medical assistance to people in their community since the pandemic.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
THE SPEIRS FAMILY, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
Built a network of holiday homes and flats in memory of their son Calum, supporting the families of more than 3000 children with cancer.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
LAURA YOUNG, Troon, South Ayrshire
“Vape Crusader” is the driving force behind the successful campaign to ban the sale of disposable vapes in Scotland.
KING’S TRUST YOUNG ACHIEVER
ASHLEIGH LANCASTER, 28
Young woman who is overcoming the trauma of domestic abuse launches new career supporting others. Scottish entrepreneur transforms trauma into purpose
KING’S TRUST YOUNG ACHIEVER
SHANE LEE, 26, Dundee
Young man with autism has landed his dream job at Marks & Spencers and is a hit with customers and staff.
SCOTLAND’S CHAMPION
SIR CHRIS HOY
One of Britain's all-time greatest sporting heroes, whose courage and dignity in the face of terminal cancer have inspired the nation.
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