Captain Tom Moore was given a surprise Pride of Britain Award for his fundraising efforts during an emotional live television appearance.
The 99-year-old army veteran was being interviewed on ITV's Good Morning Britain about his upcoming birthday when he was honoured with reward.
He was told about his honour by video link by Pride of Britain host Carol Vorderman as an early birthday surprise after the team received thousands of nominations for him, the Mirror reports.
The usual announcements for the awards take place in Autumn, but Pride of Britain's research panel took the unprecedented decision to honour him early.