Our Girls: The Southport Families has won the Best Authored Documentary award at this year's National Television Awards. The documentary focuses on the parents of three young girls—Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, Bebe King, 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7—who were tragically killed in the 2024 Southport attack. The film explores the emotional journey of their families in the aftermath of the incident, offering a deeply personal look at grief, resilience, and the impact of such a violent event on a community. The win was described by Metro journalist Sabrina Barr as "a really emotional moment which left the attendees in tears." The award was presented by TV presenter Holly Willoughby, who expressed the difficulty of choosing between the nominees, saying, "I don't know how you choose between these." The families of the victims and the documentary's producers, who were present to accept the award, received a standing ovation from the audience. As they accepted the award from Holly Willoughby, the parents emphasized that the recognition was not for them, but for their daughters. They asked the audience to keep the girls in their hearts. Jenni Stancombe, mother of Elsie Dot Stancombe, said, "I can't believe I'm stood here. This is a documentary that should never have been made." The production team also thanked BBC Breakfast for helping to share the families' story with a wider audience. Meanwhile, viewers watching the National Television Awards at home took to social media to express their support for the families and the documentary. The Southport attacker, Axel Rudakubana, was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in prison for the murders of Alice, Bebe, and Elsie. During the sentencing, Judge Justice Goose stated, "Many who have heard the evidence might describe what he did as evil; who could dispute it?" The sentence reflects the gravity of the crime and the profound impact it had on the victims' families and the broader community.