The BBC Northern Ireland Make a Difference Awards concluded their second annual cycle with results revealed live on BBC Radio Ulster.
Hosts Vinny & Cate presented the honours during their morning programme, marking the culmination of hundreds of nominations gathered since March.
A selection committee evaluated entries across eight distinct categories to determine the final shortlist before announcing the victors.
The Volunteer Award recognised Noah Holden for his long-term commitment to AccessoLoo, an organisation supporting disabled individuals.
Since reaching the age of fourteen, Holden has facilitated access to concerts, festivals and creative gatherings throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
His personal experience with autism, epilepsy and dyslexia informs his practical approach to ensuring others can participate in events they cherish.
The Active Award was presented by former Irish League footballer Liam Beckett MBE, who served on the judging panel for this category.
Mencap NI's Healthier Me Ambassadors secured the prize for employing sport and fitness to address health disparities affecting people with learning disabilities.
Their work has fostered confidence among participants and challenged societal assumptions regarding who belongs in athletic environments.
The group successfully inspired over forty individuals with a learning disability to join this year's Belfast City Marathon.
The Young Hero Award went to Ollie Harbinson, a model and presenter known for his advocacy on disability issues.
Harbinson was honoured for supporting younger children at his school as a playground companion, an act judged by Bernadette Hagans.
Hagans presided over the selection process for this specific category, which targets individuals under sixteen who have made exceptional community contributions.
Finalists across all categories were chosen through a rigorous review conducted by the expert panel.