The annual awards, relaunched for 2027 with new categories, celebrate individuals and groups whose commitment to helping others and improving their communities deserves public recognition. Last year, the council received 212 nominations, with 21 winners celebrated across four categories.
For 2027, there are five award categories: Community Champion Award, Environmental and Green Spaces Award, Making a Difference Award, Young Community Champion Award, and the Pride of Hillingdon Award. Previous nominations have highlighted volunteers with local charities and youth organisations, park litter-picking initiatives, and fitness classes promoting resident health.
“"The Hillingdon People Awards recognise and celebrate the borough's unsung heroes and the remarkable contribution they make to our communities. From those improving our environment and biodiversity to young people making a difference in their communities, these awards acknowledge the people who help make Hillingdon a great place to live. If you know someone who deserves recognition, I encourage you to put them forward with a nomination."
Winners will be announced in the new year and invited to an awards ceremony in March, hosted by the Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Reeta Chamdal, and Cllr Steve Tuckwell.
“"I feel very privileged and honoured to have been nominated and to have won it. I am very proud of what I do, with ORCHYD. We’re an amazing bunch of volunteers who really do amazing work in the borough and it’s lovely to have this recognition."
Corrie Irwin received a silver award in the 2026 Helping Vulnerable People category for her work with the charity ORCHYD, which supports holidays for children with disabilities.
The deadline for nominations is Friday 15 January. Residents can nominate a local hero by visiting www.hillingdon.gov.uk/hillingdon-people-awards.
