Community Heroes Awards
Platform’s annual Community Heroes Awards recognise those unsung heroes who make a real difference, whether as an individual or as part of a community group.
There are a range of awards up for grabs including, Going the Extra Mile, Young Person, Communities Together, Customer Involvement, Positive Change and Community Partnership.
Nominate someone for our 2025 awards
Do you know someone, or an organisation who makes a real difference to their community? If you do, you have until 14 February to make your nomination, so be quick and and give them the recognition they deserve.
Nominees must either live in Platform homes, or volunteer for Platform. The one exception to this is the Community Partnership Award, which is open to any individual or group making a difference for Platform communities.
You will need to check that the person you would like to nominate is happy for you to go ahead, as we will want to share their story.
We’ll let you know and also contact the person or group. We’ll ask them to share their story and take an associated image for publicity.
A panel of judges including a member of our Customer Voice Panel will initially choose a shortlist. Final winners for each of the Award categories listed will be selected from the initial shortlist.
All Award winners will receive a trophy and voucher, plus everyone nominated will receive a certificate in recognition of their contributions.
The Community Heroes Awards categories
There are six award categories including:
- Community Partnership Award – An organisation who works in partnership with Platform to support our customers locally.
- Communities Together Award – An individual or group of people who bring local communities together and make everyone feel included.
- Customer Involvement Award – Someone in a registered role with Platform helping to improve services.
- Going the Extra Mile Award – Someone who goes above and beyond to help others.
- Positive Change Award – Someone who has overcome challenges to make a positive difference in their own life, for others, or the environment.
- Young Person Award – A young person (up to 24) who is making a difference, whether through volunteering, fundraising, caring, or acting as a positive voice.
Meet our winners for 2024 and nominate your local hero!
Celebrate our Community Heroes for 2024
We have some fantastic winners for 2024, watch the video below and join us to celebrate their achievements.
Community Heroes Awards Nomination Form
Meet our Community Heroes Awards Sponsors
Our Community Heroes Awards are only possible due to the generous support of our sponsors.
You can find out more about these community organisations and the individual award(s) they have sponsored using the link below.
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