This award celebrates board members, committee members, or non-executives who have made an exceptional impact over the past 12 months. We are looking for individuals who have gone above and beyond in their role, demonstrating outstanding effort, dedication, and performance. 

Entries should highlight: 

-The tangible difference the individual has made to the organisation. 

-Evidence of passion and commitment to the organisation’s mission and work. 

-Examples of leadership, initiative, or innovative contributions over the last 12 months.

-The influence they have had in driving the organisation forward and supporting its success.

Submissions should focus exclusively on UK-based individuals.

Please note: We reserve the right to create subcategories if we receive an overwhelming number of entries, to ensure fair assessment and recognition across the sector. 

This award recognises professionals who have gone above and beyond to promote inclusion within their organisation or community. We are looking for individuals who have actively led initiatives or driven change to support underrepresented groups, such as LGBTQ+ communities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups, or who have tackled accessibility, gender inequality, or other barriers to inclusion. 

Entries should highlight:

-Clear examples of the individual’s leadership or initiative in promoting inclusion.

-Tangible outcomes or measurable impact of their work.

-Evidence of sustained effort to embed inclusion into the organisation’s culture or practices.

-The difference they have made to colleagues, service users, or communities.

Submissions should focus exclusively on UK-based professionals.

Please note: We reserve the right to create subcategories if we receive an overwhelming number of entries, to ensure fair assessment and recognition across the sector. 

This award celebrates individuals who are driving innovation in the housing sector. We are looking for people who have introduced fresh ideas, whether through innovative use of technology, transformative approaches to improving tenant services, or novel ways of generating performance insights.

Entries should highlight:

-Examples of original ideas or initiatives that have had a measurable impact.

-Evidence of successful implementation and tangible results.

-Demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, and forward-thinking in their work.

-The difference their innovation has made to the organisation, tenants, or the wider housing sector.

Submissions should focus exclusively on UK-based individuals.

Please note: We reserve the right to create subcategories if we receive an overwhelming number of entries, to ensure fair assessment and recognition across the sector. 

This award recognises professionals who have made an outstanding contribution to the housing sector over the past 12 months. We are looking for individuals whose professionalism, dedication, and passion for housing are evident in everything they do.

Entries should highlight:

-The individual’s commitment to driving performance and advancing the housing agenda. 

-Tangible impact and achievements within their organisation or the sector. 

-Contributions are welcomed across a wide range of roles, including construction, finance, engineering, architecture, project management, planning, marketing, frontline services, or consultancy.

-Evidence of going above and beyond to support housing providers and improve outcomes for tenants or communities.

Submissions should focus exclusively on UK-based professionals.

Please note: We reserve the right to create subcategories if we receive an overwhelming number of entries, to ensure fair assessment and recognition across the sector. 

This award celebrates women who are emerging as the next generation of housing leaders. It recognises individuals in the early stages of their careers who have made exceptional contributions to their teams, organisations, or communities over the past 12 months.

Entries should highlight:

-Evidence of outstanding effort, initiative, or achievement in their role.

-Tangible impact on colleagues, tenants, or communities.

-Demonstrated potential to grow into a future leader within the housing sector.

-Contributions that go above and beyond expectations for their career stage.

Submissions should focus exclusively on UK-based professionals.

Please note: We reserve the right to create subcategories if we receive an overwhelming number of entries, to ensure fair assessment and recognition across the sector. 

This award recognises an individual who has been an inspiration over the past 12 months. We are looking for someone who is an outstanding ambassador for women in housing and has made a significant, positive impact through their leadership and actions.

Entries should highlight:

-Evidence of leadership and influence within their organisation or community.

-Commitment to supporting the personal and professional development of other women.

-Tangible impact, whether as a housing professional, tenant, or community member.

-Courage, integrity, and the ability to challenge the status quo to drive positive change.

Submissions should focus exclusively on UK-based individuals.

Please note: We reserve the right to create subcategories if we receive an overwhelming number of entries, to ensure fair assessment and recognition across the sector. 

This award recognises housing organisations that have created an environment where individuals and teams can succeed and thrive. We are looking for employers who invest in staff development, reflect the communities they serve, and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

Entries should highlight:

-Commitment to training, development, and career progression for staff.

-Demonstrable efforts to create an inclusive and supportive workplace.

-Evidence of innovation in processes, services, or workplace culture.

-The organisation’s overall impact on employee satisfaction, engagement, and well-being.

Employer of the Year is the curtain-raiser award, presented jointly with the Housing Heroes Awards.

Please note: We reserve the right to create subcategories if we receive an overwhelming number of entries, to ensure fair assessment and recognition across the sector.