One of our colleagues has been shortlisted for a national Rising Star award
One of our colleagues has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising innovation and leadership in community safety.
Worcester based, Joe Henshaw, an Electrical QS Manager, has been named a finalist in the Rising Star category at the AICO Community Awards 2026.
The awards, organised by home life safety experts AICO, celebrate individuals and organisations making a difference to communities through leadership, innovation and commitment to safety.
Joe’s nomination recognises his work in transforming electrical compliance processes across our homes, improving safety standards for residents while developing the skills and confidence of colleagues across the organisation.
Since stepping into the Electrical Quality Supervisor leadership role, Joe has introduced new systems and processes to strengthen compliance assurance, improve efficiency and support better collaboration between internal teams and contractors.
This includes developing innovative digital tools to track compliance activity and creating structured professional development sessions for electricians and quality supervisors to improve knowledge sharing and technical standards.
The improvements have helped ensure homes meet the highest electrical safety standards while reducing administrative delays and allowing teams to focus on quality assurance and on site inspections.
Joe said: “It’s a real honour to be shortlisted for the Rising Star award. Electrical safety is a critical part of keeping customers safe in their homes, so being recognised for the work our team is doing to strengthen compliance and improve processes means a lot.
“The progress we’ve made has been a real team effort and I'm proud to work alongside colleagues who care so much about doing the right thing for our customers.”
Joe was nominated by Phil Trickett, Head of Heating and Compliance, who praised his leadership and commitment to raising standards.
Phil said: “Joe has made an exceptional impact in a relatively short space of time. He has transformed the way we approach electrical compliance, introducing new systems, strengthening governance and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
“What makes Joe stand out is not just his technical expertise but his commitment to developing others and improving services for our customers. His leadership is already making a difference and he is thoroughly deserving of this recognition.”
The AICO Community Awards 2026 celebrate individuals and organisations who are making a positive impact across communities through leadership, collaboration and innovation.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at the ICC Birmingham on 16 April 2026.
Photo caption : Joe Henshaw from Platform Housing Group is a finalist in a national award.