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 of Hastings Direct and are delighted to welcome them as our Headline Sponsor for The VAL Awards 2026. We are incredibly grateful for their continued partnership and valued support over the past two years.
This awards night is the only local event to recognise the achievements of the voluntary sector. It 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 2026, or if you want to support VAL in any other way,
VAL Awards 2025: Winners celebrated at 2025 VAL Awards in landmark 60th year.
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 VAL Awards, supported by Hastings Direct, revealed at a glittering ceremony recently at the Grand Hotel, Leicester.
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.
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.
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.
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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