Nominate your Community Champion

Following the success of the not-for-profit housing provider’s Community Champions Awards in 2024, it is once again aiming to celebrate the voluntary work carried out by individuals, young people and groups.

The awards are open to anyone who lives or volunteers their time in a community where Progress Housing Group owns and manages properties across the country, including Lancashire.

There are five categories, with two created specifically for Progress Housing Group tenants and RWP (supported living) tenants.

The categories are:

• Community Volunteer of the Year Award

Awarded to a person (aged over 25) who makes a real difference to the community by giving up their time

• Community Group of the Year Award

Awarded to a group of volunteers who make a real difference to the community by giving up their time

Young Volunteer of the Year Award

Awarded to someone aged 25 or under who makes a real difference to the community by giving up their time

• Progress Housing Group Volunteer of the Year Award

Awarded to a tenant who makes a contribution to their community or scheme by giving up their time

RWP Volunteer of the Year Award

Awarded to a supported living tenant or support staff member who makes a real contribution to the community by giving up their time

Entries for each category will be judged by a panel and each winner will receive a gift voucher. The prizes are: Community Group of the Year: Gold £200, Silver £100 and Bronze £50. Individual categories: Gold £100, Silver £50, Bronze £25.

Nominations can be made from 5 January 2026 online at www.progressgroup.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-get-involved/community-champions or by post to Progress Housing Group, Community Champions 2026, Sumner House, 21 King Street, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2LW.

The closing date is Sunday 22 February 2026. The awards event will take place on Friday 20 March 2026, starting at 6pm at The Mill, St Catherine’s Park, Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5XU.