Nominations for the 2026 Community Matters Awards are now closed
It is our Customers who bring a Community to life - whether they’re taking their neighbour to a class at their leisure centre, supporting the person next door who is finding their first night in a dorm challenging as they start their new university year, or helping a friend make their house a home in one of our neighbourhoods.
Check back soon when our 2027 Community Matters Awards open in the new year!
Community Matters Awards 2026
Customers, Colleagues and Community partners came together at the National Centre for Early Music in York for this year's Community Matters Awards.
The awards recognise those amazing People who go above and beyond to support others, bring Communities together and make a positive difference in the places they call home. It was a wonderful celebration of the dedication, kindness and spirit that exists across our Communities.
Alice Townhill stepped up when maintenance issues began affecting shared spaces on her new development, organising a Community clean-up that tackled litter and unsafe play areas. By bringing residents together and leading from the front, she helped create new connections, build pride in the neighbourhood and lay the foundations for a stronger Community.
Ralston Simpson has helped establish and transform a thriving Community garden in Nottingham, dedicating countless hours to maintaining the space, growing produce and encouraging fellow residents to get involved. His leadership has created a welcoming environment that brings People together and benefits the whole neighbourhood.
Marion Turner-Hawes has spent years supporting local causes across Northamptonshire, from Community centres and local fundraising to environmental campaigns and Community safety initiatives. Her tireless commitment has helped make a lasting difference to countless local People and organisations.
These are just three of the inspiring winners recognised on the day. Their stories are a powerful reminder of the impact ordinary People can have when they step up, bring others together and do extraordinary things.
Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists, and thank you for everything you do to help Communities thrive.