The bravest and most remarkable people in Britain’s Armed Forces were honoured tonight at The Sun Military Awards, affectionately known as The Millies.

Following a reception at 10 Downing Street earlier today, the nominees received the full red-carpet treatment with a champagne reception and glitzy ceremony at Banqueting House in London.

Famous faces from the worlds of film, music and sport were on hand to present the awards, including Chris Evans, Denise Van Outen, Liam Payne, Victoria Pendleton and Joey Esssex. 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended the ceremony and presented the Hero at Home – Unit award.

Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, said:

“Our Armed Forces serve with expertise, dedication and resilience and are the best in the world.

“The Sun Military Awards allow us to celebrate the brilliance of our Armed Forces and reward examples of extraordinary service.

“Congratulations to all the nominees and winners, and thank you to The Sun and BAE Systems for organising this wonderful event.”

Virgin DJ, Chris Evans, said: 

"It’s a night of heroes.

“I think we should always support the military - in the past, now and in the future, you know we’ve got to keep saying thank you.

“We can't imagine you know where that sort of vocation to do a job like this comes from but can only be grateful that some people are willing to do it."

The category winners are listed below: 

Hero Overseas - Individual: Flight Lieutenant Aaron Kerry – for leading a mission to recover a platoon of French paratroopers in territory with known Daesh activity in Mali.

Hero Overseas - Unit: HMS Argyll – for saving 27 sailors from a huge fire onboard a large cargo ship in the Bay of Biscay.

Hero at Home - Individual: Lance Corporal Craig Daniels – for saving the life of a fellow soldier who was hit by a lorry close to Catterick Garrison.

Hero at Home - Unit: 18 and 27 Squadron, Royal Air Force – for their work aiding the recovery effort during flooding in Lincolnshire and reinforcing the dam at Whaley Bridge.

Best Reservist: Lieutenant Commander Tracy MacSephney – for developing a product that transformed the way the UK Armed Forces protect merchant shipping in the Gulf.

Inspiring Others: Private Fin Doherty – for successfully passing out at Army Foundation College Harrogate and being awarded Junior Regimental Sergeant Major, honouring his brother who was killed in Afghanistan.

Overcoming adversity: Craig Monaghan – for his work in helping veterans to transition to civilian life and becoming the first soldier wounded in Afghanistan to represent his country in Rugby Union.

Innovation Award: The Scar Free Foundation – for funding and carrying out research which aims to minimise the impact of scarring and limb loss among injured Armed Forces personnel.

Support to the Armed Services: All Call Signs – for providing a vital service that has supported over 500 veterans and service personnel to date, offering a peer-to-peer messaging app to help find veterans who have gone missing.