The ceremony was returning for its tenth year, with more than 100 people filling an expectant room at St Pierre Park.
Almost 200 people and organisations were nominated across the 13 categories, earning thousands of votes in the public vote.
Guernsey Press editor, James Falla, said the number of votes proved how people had been touched by the nominees’ stories.
'We as a community are seriously indebted to every nominee,' he said. 'These awards are what a local newspaper and a close knit community such as Guernsey are all about, recognizing people who do fantastic things in, and for our island, from grandparents to medical professionals, from teachers to neighbours.'
Hosts Andy and Jo Priaulx were off in the morning to the UK as they had been nominated in Pride of Britain awards for their work with the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation, but said they were both in awe of every nominee in the room.
'It's just really important to show the community what these amazing people do,' he said. 'It's an inspirational evening. It is really incredible to see some of these amazing people achieve what they do, they go beyond the norm for everybody, and that's a very, very special thing.'
Among the winners was Young Achiever of the Year, 17-year-old Eva Redelinghuys, who had been selected by a judging panel to represent the island at the Houses of Parliament.
While there she delivered a speech addressing the main issues regarding the economy and population, and how they affect the island.
But, on collecting her award for Young Achiever of the Year, she said she found making her winner's speech was a more challenging experience.
'I think this is more daunting than at the House of Commons,' she said.
Each winner took home £1,000 in prize money. Emergency Hero of the Year police sergeant James De La Mare said he would donate his prize money back to the community.
Off duty he had saved the life of an islander by performing CPR - triggering a community fundraiser for a defibrillator.
‘I know as a result of my actions, that there was some money raised for the defibrillator,' he said. 'And I would like to help with that.’
The 2025 winners
Angel of the Year - supported by Titan Wealth
Jake Williams
Arts Contribution - supported by the Guernsey Press
Shaun Winterflood
Bailiwick Community Hero - supported by Vega Technology
Bernie Le Gallais and A1 Crab Supplies
Carer of the Year - supported by Specsavers
St John Event First Aiders
Customer Service - supported by Moonpig
Bronwyn Anderson and Sean Gordon
Emergency Hero of the Year - supported by Medical Specialist Group
James De La Mare
Grandparent of the Year - supported by the Co-op
Mary Bennalick
Parent of the Year - supported by Leapfrog
Dana Dowinton
Sports Volunteer - supported by Dominion
Rebecca Meredith
Sustainability Hero - supported by Guernsey Energy
Noah Nichols
Teacher of the Year - supported by Core Fund Services
Erica de Sousa
Young Achiever - supported by St Pierre Park
Eva Redelinghuys
Diversity & Inclusion - supported by Intact Insurance
Anna Bowditch
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