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Awards 2024
Nominations Close: 5pm Friday 11 October 2024
Individual Fundraiser of the Year
Team/College Fundraiser of the Year
Student Volunteer of the Year
Staff Volunteer of the Year​
Project of the Year
Inspirational Role Model of the Year
Outstanding Long-Service Award for Volunteering
Volunteering College Coordinator of the Year
This year's shortlist will be announced at the AoC Conference with three shortlisted finalists from each category then being invited to a very special awards ceremony at the House of Lords on Friday 6 December 2024.
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Shelagh Legrave CBE DL
FE Commissioner, Department for Education
Professor Jo Maher
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sport), Loughborough University
Dame Sally Dicketts CBE
Former CEO, Activate Learning
Dr Katerina Kolyva
Chief Executive, Education and Training Foundation
David Hughes CBE
Chief Executive, Association of Colleges
David Gallagher
Chief Executive, NCFE
Phil Packer MBE
Founder, British Inspiration Trust (BRIT)
Leslie Davies CBE FCFE
Executive Director, CIFE
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Rt Hon Baroness Nicky Morgan
Awards Patron
Our Judges
Individual Fundraiser of the Year
This category celebrates the exceptional efforts of a single individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication, creativity, and effectiveness in fundraising for a charitable cause/s. This award recognises an individual who has made a significant impact through their fundraising initiatives, whether by raising substantial funds, mobilising community support, or creating innovative campaigns.
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The nominee should exemplify passion, leadership, and commitment to the cause, serving as an inspiring role model for others. The award honours those who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to make a positive difference through their fundraising activities.
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Team/College Fundraiser of the Year
This category honours a cohesive group of individuals who have collaborated to achieve extraordinary results in their field or cause. This award recognises a team that has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, innovation, and impact through their collective efforts. Whether in a corporate, non-profit, or community setting, the team should have successfully achieved significant goals, overcome challenges, or implemented ground-breaking initiatives.
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The award highlights the power of collaboration, with a focus on the team's ability to leverage each member's strengths, work cohesively towards common objectives, and deliver outstanding results.
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Student Volunteer of the Year
This category celebrates a student who has shown remarkable dedication, passion, and impact through their volunteering efforts. This award recognises an individual who has made significant contributions to their community or a specific cause through consistent and meaningful volunteer work. The nominee should exemplify the spirit of service, demonstrating leadership, initiative, and a genuine commitment to helping others.
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This award honours a student who has gone above and beyond in their volunteering activities, making a positive difference and inspiring their peers to engage in social action.
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Staff Volunteer of the Year
This category recognises a staff member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to volunteering, making a significant impact within their local community or beyond. This award honours an individual who has dedicated their time, skills, and resources to support charitable causes, student initiatives, or community service projects. The nominee should exemplify leadership, compassion, and a strong sense of civic responsibility, serving as a role model for students and colleagues alike.
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This award celebrates the meaningful contributions of a staff member who has gone above and beyond their professional duties to create positive change through volunteer work.
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Project of the Year
As a key driver of the Good for Me Good for FE campaign, this category particularly recognises an outstanding project or initiative dedicated to improving mental health awareness, support, and well-being. This award honours a project that has made a significant impact in addressing mental health challenges, reducing stigma, or providing crucial resources and services to individuals and communities. The nominated project should demonstrate innovation, effectiveness, and a compassionate approach to mental health, whether through education, advocacy, direct intervention, or community-building activities.
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This award celebrates the dedication and creativity of those working to promote mental health and enhance the quality of life for those affected by mental health issues.​​
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Inspirational Role Model of the Year
This category celebrates an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, courage, and dedication in the pursuit of social action and positive change. This award honours a person who serves as a powerful example to others, inspiring their community through advocacy, activism, or service. The nominee should embody the values of equity, compassion, and resilience, using their platform or influence to uplift marginalised voices, challenge systemic injustices, and promote inclusivity.
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This award recognises a role model whose commitment to social action motivates others to engage in meaningful efforts to create a more just and equitable society.
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Outstanding Long-Service Award for Volunteering
This category recognises an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and impact through their volunteer efforts. This award honours a person whose volunteer work stands out due to their extraordinary commitment, leadership, and effectiveness in serving their community or a specific cause. The nominee should exemplify the highest standards of volunteerism, showing initiative, reliability, and a profound commitment to making a positive difference.
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This award celebrates an individual's sustained and impactful contributions, highlighting their ability to inspire others and significantly advance the goals of their volunteer efforts.
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Volunteering College Coordinator of the Year
This category honours a college’s Good for Me Good for FE lead/s who fully engages in the campaign. This award recognises an individual or college team who collates and uploads social action data for their college and maximises the support and benefits the campaign has to offer. They successfully mobilise students and staff to engage and record meaningful volunteering and fundraising activities, building partnerships, and creating opportunities for community involvement. The nominee/s should demonstrate outstanding organisational skills and a passion for connecting people with opportunities to give back to their communities.
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This award celebrates the vital role of a coordinator/s who have gone above and beyond to inspire and support volunteering, making a lasting impact through their efforts
*Note nominations for this award will be provided by the Good for Me Good for FE team based on engagement, data submissions, and contributions throughout the 2023/24 academic year.