THE Heart Hertfordshire Hero Awards are back for 2025 AND THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO NOMINATE!
You can nominate anyone for a Hertfordshire Hero Award from an amazing fundraiser to someone who has shown outstanding support in their community.
Please choose the category you feel is most suited, but don’t worry if you’re not sure as some nominations may fit into more than one. If we think a nomination could work in another category the team will ensure it’s considered for the most appropriate award.
Nominations will then be shortlisted with finalists in each category chosen by a team of judges to attend the award ceremony on Friday 21st March 2025 at Tewinbury Farm.
Nominate below
Our Headline Partner – Serenity Welfare
We’re thrilled to welcome Serenity Welfare as our Headline Partner for the Heart Hertfordshire Hero Awards 2025. This new partnership is especially meaningful to us at Heart, as it aligns with our shared mission of celebrating and supporting the incredible people who make a difference in their communities.
Serenity Welfare provides a wide range of comprehensive welfare services for vulnerable children and young people experiencing family and community exclusion who are often on the edge of care. At Serenity Welfare, we have a dedicated team of highly skilled staff who are committed to dedicating reliable support and guidance through our services such as 24-hour crisis support, secure transportation, children's residential services, wellbeing services and more. We work with local authorities and others with responsibility for children and young people across the UK and do plan to open a northern base further down the line to provide more welfare services for vulnerable young persons.
Ukraine Support Award
This award honours and celebrates the individuals, groups, or organisations that have gone above and beyond to support the people of Ukraine during a time of crisis. Whether it’s an individual who has opened their home to a Ukrainian family, a group providing vital humanitarian aid, or an organisation rallying their community to help, we want to hear these inspiring stories. This award is dedicated to recognising acts of compassion, generosity, and solidarity that have made a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected.
Hertfordshire County Council delivers a range of public services to over a million people who live, work, and travel in Hertfordshire. These include social care, transport, education, and the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Our remit also includes providing support to Ukrainians and their hosts through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. We are always looking for more rematch hosts.
Find out more about Hertfordshire County Council and rematching hosting click here.
Carer Award
The Carer Award is dedicated to recognising those who selflessly care for others, whether they work in the care profession or provide care for a family member or friend. We’re looking for someone who is always there to support others, has a profound and positive impact on a vulnerable person’s life, and consistently goes the extra mile to ensure they receive the care, compassion, and dignity they deserve, especially during their most challenging times.
B&M Care is a well-established residential and specialist dementia care provider, operating 28 luxury care homes in and around the Home Counties. With 50 years of experience, B&M Care combines expertise with a commitment to person-centred care that enhances the wellbeing of people living with dementia. Guided by the belief that ‘great care begins with great people,’ B&M Care continues to innovate and deliver exceptional care.
NHS Hero Award
In recent years, the exceptional work of the NHS has been more visible than ever, and countless individuals have gone above and beyond to make a difference. This award honours those who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, whether through their care for patients or by offering exceptional support to their colleagues in the face of adversity.
We’re looking for someone who has made a lasting impact. You can nominate an individual or group who has cared for you or a loved one, or NHS staff can nominate a deserving colleague.
Fundraiser Award
This award is open to individuals or groups of all ages who have shown incredible passion and dedication in fundraising for meaningful causes. We’re not focused on the amount of money raised, but rather the creativity, determination, and impact behind the effort. If you know someone whose fundraising journey has inspired others or made a real difference, we want to hear about it!
We're looking for people who have tackled an ambitious project or supported a cause close to their heart, we want to hear your stories of perseverance and inspiration.
Community Award
This award recognises an individual or group whose efforts have made a significant impact in their community. We’re looking for someone who goes above and beyond to help others, whether it’s through small acts of kindness or large-scale community initiatives.
Maybe you know a neighbour who always lends a hand to those in need, a local group organising support for vulnerable families, or someone who has dedicated their time to improve the lives of others by running community projects or events. Whether through everyday acts of kindness or extraordinary efforts, we want to celebrate those who make their community a better place for everyone.
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL) is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art film and TV studio offering one of the largest facilities in the UK. The 200-acre secure site has over 1,000,000 ft2 of production space, one of the largest heated underwater filming tanks in Europe and an unrivalled, clear-horizon, 100-acre backlot, complete with exterior tank. WBSL is home to 20 sound stages ranging from 10,800 ft2 to 48,400 ft2 that can be adapted to suit productions of any scale. WBSL also has numerous production offices, dressing rooms, hair and makeup rooms and a covered multi-function area, immediately adjacent to the stages, which is ideal for costume, props, camera, grip and all support service requirements. The site is home to Warner Bros. Set Lighting & Rigging which provides high-spec lighting, scaffolding and rigging equipment to suit all studio and location requirements. It is also home to post-production company Warner Bros. De Lane Lea which has a dailies facility at the Studio and a full-service sound and picture post-production facility in Soho, providing award-winning, world-class talent and services for feature films and high-end TV.
YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD
The Young Achiever Award celebrates the remarkable young individuals under the age of 18 who have shown exceptional determination, talent, and resilience. We want to acknowledge their hard work and inspire others by shining a light on their positive achievements, no matter how big or small.
This could be a young person who has excelled academically against the odds, someone who has overcome a personal challenge or adversity, or a young leader who has made a real difference in their community.
We want to celebrate their achievements and encourage them to continue reaching for their dreams.
Child of Courage Award
The Child of Courage Award honours an extraordinary young person under the age of 18 who has demonstrated incredible bravery and strength. This award is for a child who has faced unimaginable challenges with determination. We are looking for those whose courage shines through, whether in the face of adversity or personal hardship.
This could be a child who has battled a serious illness with unshakable strength, a young person who stepped in to help someone in need or maybe a child who has stood up against bullying.
We want to celebrate these extraordinary acts of courage and the young heroes who inspire us all with their bravery.
Save the Planet Award
This award recognises a group, individual, or organisation making an outstanding difference through their selfless contributions and dedication to a cause. We’re looking for someone who has gone above and beyond to make a meaningful impact, whether by creating or implementing a plan to drive positive change in their community or by supporting a cause with exceptional commitment. This award honours those whose efforts inspire and uplift others through their generosity and dedication.
The Bugler Group is a family owned multi-disciplinary construction and property development business with an enviable track record spanning over four decades of creating high quality new build homes throughout London and the South East.With our understanding and wealth of experience, we offer an integrated approach to the delivery of residential and mixed-use developments. Everything from land acquisition through to construction, sales and aftercare is dealt with in-house. Our flexibility also means that we easily adapt to a wide variety of Joint Venture and Partnership models. Giving back is also a key facet of what we do, and through the Bugler Foundation we have supported many worthwhile causes - from mental health, to grassroots sport and local initiatives. Social Value has always been important. We recognise that there is a duty to us as house-builders to provide a positive legacy to the communities in which we work, both while we are on the site and after, and this is something our whole team buys into.
Volunteer Award
This award recognises a volunteer who is making an outstanding difference through their selfless contributions and dedication to a cause. We’re looking for someone who has gone above and beyond to make a meaningful impact. This could be a volunteer organising regular community clean-ups, a team helping vulnerable people access vital services, or an individual dedicating their time to mentor others. This award honours those whose efforts inspire and uplift others through their generosity and dedication.
Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is an independent charity which encourages and supports local philanthropy and makes local giving easy. HCF provides advice and giving options to their donors which is then transformed into vital funding that supports small charities, voluntary groups and individuals in Hertfordshire. Donations from individuals, families and businesses enable HCF to support local causes that matter. Each year their grant making reaches more than 45,000 local people and for many, HCF’s support provides a lifeline. Since inception in 1988, HCF has awarded over £30 million in support to local communities and currently manages over 100 funds on behalf of individuals, families, companies and other organisations. During 2022/23 they awarded over £5million in direct grant aid to charitable projects working to help the most vulnerable residents of Hertfordshire.
Find out more about Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF).
Future of Hertfordshire Award
This award recognises and celebrates the incredible young people across Hertfordshire who are already making a positive impact in their communities and inspiring those around them. Now in its third year, this award continues to honour the next generation of changemakers, innovators, and leaders shaping a brighter future for our county. With more than one recipient, the winners will be unveiled during the evening, showcasing the remarkable potential and achievements of Hertfordshire’s youth.
Sky Studios Elstree is a new, state-of-the-art film and TV studio based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. With 12 sound stages, the world-class studio has already hosted a range of productions from across the world including Wicked and Paddington in Peru, creating thousands of jobs, supporting local charities, initiatives and businesses and becoming a training ground for young people looking to get into the world of film and TV.
Heart Hertfordshire Special Recognition Award
The winner of this award will be chosen by a team of panellists at Heart who have been looking at individuals, groups and charities over the last year with the aim of finding someone who consistently shows remarkable commitment, inspires those around them, and always goes the extra mile to make Hertfordshire a better place.
There is no need to nominate for this award.
Our Venue
Tewinbury is a riverside farm and hotel in Hertfordshire. A place full of life to meet, play and grow together. In today’s always-on and always online world, we’re more and more disconnected from nature, each other, and our own self. We often neglect, or don’t fully appreciate the important things in life. Tewinbury aims to be the antidote to this, creating an environment where people can connect and thrive. The Williams family and team of proud farmers and hosts has one simple aim: to nurture the land and guests, creating an environment where both thrive together. For guests, that environment is one of nourishing moments, natural energy, and good-nature fun. Lively spaces to get together and inspired. Great food and drink that’s seasonal, homemade, and typically homegrown. Interesting experiences to learn, recharge and feel good. And of course, warm bedrooms to switch off, relax and unwind.
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