Prince Harry stepped out for the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards, which took place on Thursday evening in London. His first UK engagement since returning one was a meaningful one for the Duke.
The Invictus Spirit Awards honour organisations and individuals who have helped to advance recovery and inspire resilience in those who have been injured in service. The nominees were selected from all over the world, with the winners chosen by Invictus board members Ben Farrell, David Richmond, David Wiseman and Rob Owen, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the business leaders Kelly Koss-Brix and Nancy Southern.
Keep scrolling to discover the winners of the night...
Hari Budha Magar, UK – Resilience Award
© Getty ImagesThis award recognises someone whose drive and determination has resulted in extraordinary achievement. Hari Budha Magar is a former corporal in the Royal Gurkha Rifles who lost both legs above the knee in an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2010.
After multiple operations and serious struggles with his mental health, he rebuilt his life with the support of family and organisations, and discovered mountaineering, which gave him new purpose.
In 2023, Hari became the first double above-knee amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest. This January, he completed the mountaineering “Grand Slam” by climbing the highest peaks on all seven continents – something that had been achieved by fewer than 500 climbers worldwide, and never by someone with such severe injuries.
He has helped to reshape perceptions of disability while inspiring many individuals via his speaking and advocacy work.
Ken Fisher, US – Champion Award
© Getty Images for The Invictus GaAs the chairman and chief executive of the Fisher House Foundation, Ken Fisher has supported the Invictus Games since its inception in 2014, and helped to secure its future by leading the organising committee for the Orlando event in 2016.
Ken has lent his support to every iteration of the Invictus Games, in addition to funding competitors and their families and securing backing for the organisation’s Endeavour opportunities even before the Invictus Games Foundation was formally established. He has also championed innovations such as the Healing Hut, which supports caregivers, while remaining engaged with competitors.
Ken’s dedication to ensuring that the Invictus movement thrives worldwide was noted by the committee. His award recognises those who have demonstrated philanthropic commitment by contributing or securing significant support for the global Invictus community.
Francisco Pedraza Osorio, Colombia – Community Award
© Getty Images for Invictus GamesA veteran who lost both legs in combat, Francisco Pedraza Osorio has since become a national leader in recovery through sport. He set about rebuilding his life by becoming a national handbike champion, competing internationally and representing Colombia at events including the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf in 2023.
Francisco has also supported wounded service personnel through his country’s Directorate of Veterans and Inclusive Rehabilitation, the Ministry of Defence’s Inclusive Rehabilitation Centre and the District Secretariat of Social Integration.
This work has included designing rehabilitation programmes, mentoring injured personnel and guiding individuals into adaptive sport, with several going on to become high-performance athletes.
Oksana Horbach, Ukraine – Movement Award
© PA Images via Getty ImagesOksana Horbach is the winner of the Movement Award, given to an individual who champions sports recovery across areas of need. She has played a vital role in advancing sports recovery in her native Ukraine, particularly helping to navigate systemic gaps in support for veterans.
For the past nine years, Oksana has worked to lead the development of adaptive sport in a country where no infrastructure or public awareness previously existed. She has helped to secure funding, introduced adaptive sports such as wheelchair basketball and rugby, and enabled Ukraine’s participation in the Invictus Games.
She has also helped facilitate the exchange of expertise and equipment for Ukrainian veterans across the global community, continuing even throughout the country’s invasion by Russia.
Now serving on active duty, she continues to embody resilience and has empowered others to follow her lead by supporting the creation of local clubs and securing funding for veteran-led initiatives.
Nick Booth, Canada - Legacy Award
© Getty Images for the Invictus GaNick has played a defining role in advancing the Invictus Movement across the world. As chief executive of the True Patriot Love Foundation, he helped bring the Invictus Games to Canada. This not only strengthened public support for veterans and helped increase awareness of recovery through sport but also embedded winter sports into the Invictus Games model.
Nick also championed the meaningful inclusion of First Nations communities by placing an emphasis on cultural connection and shared storytelling. He also helped create community-based programmes across Canada which have ensured support for wounded, injured and sick service personnel continues outside of the tournament, as well as advising the Australian Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Nick was presented with the Invictus Legacy Award, which was designed to honour the individual who has meaningfully established a contribution to the Invictus Movement.
Temuri Dadiani, Georgia - Henry Worsley Award
© Getty ImagesThe Henry Worsley Award was awarded to Temuri Dadiani, who transformed a life-changing combat injury into a career which has made a global impact. In 2011, when he was 20 years old, Temuri lost both legs above the knee during a peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan. He continued to serve in the Georgian Defence Forces while rebuilding his physical and mental strength through adaptive sport, going on to win a gold medal at the Invictus Games Vancouver 2025. He is also a world and European Para-arm wrestling champion and has also become the first cross-country skiing Paralympian.
Beyond his personal success, Temuri has mentored and trained severely injured service members who have gone on to win medals at European Championships and has completed higher education in international relations and adaptive sports policy. Through public speaking, national media appearance and ongoing military service, the committee were inspired to honour him with the Henry Worsley Award, in honour of Worsley who died in 2016 while raising money for injured service men and women, and which recognises people who exemplify endurance, purpose and service in the face of challenges.
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