The VAL Awards 2025

The VAL Awards 2025 is extra special as we celebrate 60 years of VAL! For six decades, VAL has led the way in excellence, innovation, and impact, shaping the VCSE in Leicester and Leicestershire. Let’s Celebrate the fantastic contribution volunteers, charities and community groups make. It’s a time to honour the truly inspirational leaders, the unsung heroes, and those who have gone above and beyond over the past 12 months.

Nominations are now open – Nominate now!

Join us as we reflect on our journey, celebrate remarkable accomplishments, and look ahead to an even brighter future!

The VAL Awards will be held on Friday 3 October at The Grand Hotel Leicester. Tickets and more information will be available soon.


We would like to say a huge thank you to our Headline sponsor, Hastings Direct and a special thank you to all of our award sponsors and partners.

Award categories

This year, there will be 12 Award Categories. Find out more about each award category.