Kym Marsh breaks down in tears remembering late son as she presents Pride of Britain Award

Actress Kym Marsh was visibly emotional as she presented the remarkable midwife Agnes Nisbett with an award at the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards this week.

The annual event, which celebrated its 25th anniversary on Monday night, recognises the UK's fundraisers, awe-inspiring children, community heroes, young achievers and brave individuals with well-deserved awards.

The ceremony took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday, with a host of stars in attendance to celebrate the achievements.

Agnes Nisbett, one of the winners, was named Community Hero for her years of dedication to supporting grieving mothers. The 87 year old was a young midwife when she experienced the heartbreak of stillbirth in 1973 and went on to create a sanctuary for women who had suffered the same loss.

After returning to work many years ago following the loss of her son John, Agnes was determined to make a difference, having no keepsakes of him.

She initiated the Born Whilst Sleeping programme at Leicester Royal Infirmary and designated a room for women to grieve away from other mothers and their newborns in the main maternity ward.

She also encouraged mothers to take photographs and palm prints as cherished mementos, reports the Mirror.

The entire room was moved to tears by Agnes' story, with host Carol Vorderman informing Agnes that 'two women grateful to you' would present her award. Kym Marsh and Sue Johnston took to the stage, both visibly moved as they thanked Agnes for her years of tireless work.

Kym, moved to tears as she expressed her gratitude to Agnes, said: "From one mother who has experienced baby loss to another, thank you. My son would have been 16 next year and there is no doubt you made the experience more