Help us celebrate Hillingdon’s unsung heroes

Published: 09 November 2026

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Hillingdon Council is inviting residents to nominate exceptional individuals or organisations making a difference in the community for the 2027 Hillingdon People Awards.

Formerly known as the Hillingdon Community Awards, the annual event has been relaunched for 2027 with new categories while continuing to celebrate people whose commitment to helping others and improving their communities deserves recognition.

Last year, the council received 212 nominations, with 21 winners recognised across four categories.  

Nominations have opened today (Monday 9 November) and for 2027, there will be five categories: 

  • Community Champion Award  

  • Environmental and Green Spaces Award  

  • Making a Difference Award  

  • Young Community Champion Award  

  • Pride of Hillingdon Award. 

Previous nominations have highlighted individuals and groups volunteering with local charities and youth organisations, litter-picking in parks and green spaces, or running fitness classes that help residents stay healthy and active.

Winners will be selected in the new year and invited to attend an awards ceremony in March, hosted by the Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Reeta Chamdal, and Leader of Hillingdon Council, Cllr Steve Tuckwell. 

Cllr Tuckwell said: “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.”

Corrie Irwin won a silver award in the 2026 Helping Vulnerable People category for her work with the charity ORCHYD, which provides holidays for children with disabilities. 

She said: “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.”   

The deadline for nominations is Friday 15 January. 

Nominate a local hero by visiting www.hillingdon.gov.uk/hillingdon-people-awards