16 June 2025 Inspiration in Education nominee – Dr Viraj Dawarka He is my hero and I wouldn’t have graduated with first class honours without his…
16 June 2025 Charity Champion or Volunteer of the Year nominee – Tomasz Putynkowski After arriving in the UK from Poland 18 years ago, the support that Tomasz Putynkowski…
12 June 2025 Civic Pride nominee – Jenna Goodwin Photographer, CEO, historian, entrepreneur, volunteer, equestrian manager, storyteller, connector - whichever hat she’s wearing, Jenna…
12 June 2025 Carer of the Year nominee – Marie Plant With more than a dozen years of going above and beyond for foster parents, children,…
11 June 2025 Inspiration in Education nominee – Murouj Aljamaeen “She changed my life and I know she’s done the same for many others.” These…
10 June 2025 Community Group of the Year nominee – Beat The Cold A Stoke-on-Trent-based charity which aims to reduce fuel poverty and cold related ill health is…
9 June 2025 Community Group of the Year nominee – Alsager Animals in Need Three generations of one family are helping to ensure the continuing welfare of animals in…
2 June 2025 Civic Pride nomination – VAST Established in 1920, VAST provides specialist services to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector…
30 May 2025 Inspiration in Education nomination – Step Up To HE A University of Staffordshire project is supporting people from non-traditional backgrounds, or who may not…
29 May 2025 Community Group of the Year nominee – Re-Form Heritage A Stoke-on-Trent-based charity is transforming at-risk historic buildings for the benefit of the local and…