The VAL Awards
Celebrating the fantastic contribution volunteers, charities and community groups make in Leicester and Leicestershire. It’s time for us to celebrate the truly amazing inspirational leaders, unsung heroes and those that have gone above and beyond
We are honoured to have the generous support from Hastings Direct and would like to thank them for being our Headline Sponsor for The VAL Awards 2024.
This awards night is the only local event to recognise the achievements of the voluntary sector. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to show how invested they are in their local communities.
If you’d like to support the VAL Awards in 2025, or if you want to support VAL in any other way, please do get in touch with us via email on: valawards@valonline.org.uk
View the winner’s from The VAL Awards 2024 here:
The VAL Awards 2024
We are honoured to have been sponsored by Hastings Direct and would especially like to thank them for being our Headline Sponsor for The VAL Awards 2024.
With the generous support of our sponsors, and especially our headline sponsor, this event truly became a night to remember. It was an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals and organisations who dedicate their time, energy, and passion to supporting our local communities. Their efforts make a real difference, and we celebrated not just their achievements, but the spirit of togetherness that uplifts and strengthens our region.
Find out more about The VAL Awards 2024 hereThe VAL Awards 2024
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Fundraiser of the Year - Emily Corrigan, Living Without Abuse (LWA)
Kathryn Burgess Volunteer of the Year - Jasu Tailor, Leicester Community Links CIC
VAL Staff Team
Trustee of the Year - Usha Mehta, Jain Samaj Europe
Social Enterprise of the Year - Coalville CAN
Lifetime Achievement award - Khudeja Amer-Sharif
Inspiring Leader of the Year - Danny Aldred, Pedestrian
Award sponsors
County Charity of the Year - VASL
Charity of the Year - Leicester Hospitals Charity
Charity and Business Partnership of the Year Winner - LLR Mind
The VAL Awards 2023
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We were proud to be sponsored by Market Harborough Building Society and extend our heartfelt thanks for their support as the Headline Sponsor of The VAL Awards 2023.
With the support of our sponsors, especially our headline sponsor, this event was a night to remember. We celebrated the incredible individuals and groups that make a profound impact in our local communities, honouring their dedication and contributions.
Find out more about The VAL Awards 2023 hereThe VAL Awards 2022
We are honoured to have been sponsored by Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited and would especially like to thank them for being our Headline Sponsor for The VAL Awards 2022 and The VAL Awards 2019.
With the help from our sponsors and our headline sponsor, this was indeed a night to remember and celebrate all the amazing people and groups that support our local communities.
Find out more about The VAL Awards 2022 hereThe Voluntary Awards for Leicester & Leicestershire (VALL) 2019
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On 5 November 2019, we were proud to host our first annual Voluntary Awards for Leicester and Leicestershire (VALLs) to celebrate the positive impact volunteers and charities have on our local community.
The awards took place at Leicester’s Morningside Arena and were sponsored by Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd, which manufactures and suppliers quality Generic and Branded medicines to the UK and International markets.
Read more about The Voluntary Awards for Leicester & Leicestershire (VALL) 2019
The VAL Awards 2024 Finalists – Inspiring Community Champions
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 VAL Awards. Supported by Hastings Direct as the headline sponsor, these prestigious awards celebrate the exceptional individuals and organisations that make invaluable contributions to our local communities in Leicester and Leicestershire.
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KEVAN LILES MBE HONOURED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Leicester and Leicestershire’s ‘Community Champions’ were celebrated (Friday 10 November) at the auspicious, annual VAL Awards 2023 in Leicester. The prestigious awards was proudly supported by Market Harborough Building Society as headline sponsor and honours the remarkable individuals and organisations that tirelessly contribute to our local communities.
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Finalists announced for The VAL Awards 2023
We are thrilled, to announce the finalists of the VAL Awards 2023. The prestigious awards is proudly supported by Market Harborough Building Society as headline sponsor and honours the remarkable individuals and organisations that tirelessly contribute to our local communities.
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The VAL Awards
The Awards recognises and rewards the work carried out within the Voluntary sector over the past 18 months and is hugely valued and needed.
Find out more about the award categories here.
Finalists announced for The VAL Awards 2022
The awards, which have been created by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire, will celebrate the ‘real world heroes of the pandemic’ in Leicestershire and Rutland, taking place on Friday 16th September.
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‘Real World Heroes’ Celebrated at Inspiring Charity Sector VAL Awards 2022.
The annual VAL Awards 2022 acknowledged and celebrated the ‘real heroes of the Pandemic’, an inspiring evening in Leicester.
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Finalists announced for Voluntary Awards for Leicester and Leicestershire 2019
We're thrilled to finally announce the finalists for our Voluntary Awards for Leicester and Leicestershire (VALLs), taking place on Tuesday 5 November.
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Stars of the local voluntary sector celebrated at inaugural Voluntary Awards for Leicester and Leicestershire 2019
On 5 November we were proud to host our first annual Voluntary Awards for Leicester and Leicestershire (VALLs) to celebrate the positive impact volunteers and charities have on our local community in 2019.
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