Winners 2023
The 2023 winners and finalists were:
Pride of Manchester - Sponsored by Manchester Evening News
Kelly Brown from Mero's World Foundation
Taking Neighbourhood Climate Action - sponsored by Redgate
Winner: Ardwick Climate Action Group
Finalists: Miles Platting Climate Action Group. Whalley Range Climate Action Group
Helping to Tackle Poverty - sponsored by One Manchester
Winner: Perrys Pantry Foodbank (Winner)
Finalists: Barlow Moor Community Association. Mohammad Khairuzzaman. Qadria Jilania Islamic Centre
Increasing Skills and Employment Choices - sponsored by Southway Housing Trust
Winner: Better We CIC - Tahera Khanam
Finalists: Reform Radio. The Place at Platt Lane, Fallowfield Library and Community Resource Centre
Creating Safer Neighbourhoods - sponsored by Wythenshawe Forum
Winner: Kelly Brown, Mero’s World Foundation
Finalists: Janet Chapman. David McDougall
Supporting Health and Wellbeing - sponsored by MCRActive
Winner: Mark Sproston
Finalists: Happy Somedays FC. Kathy Morrison
Promoting Equality and Diversity - sponsored by Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
Winner: Rainbow Haven Volunteers
Finalists: Revive CIO. Yellow Jigsaw CIC
Creating Greener and Cleaner Neighbourhoods - sponsored by Biffa
Winner: Moston Social Clean Ups
Finalists: Yasmin Ashgar. Hafsa Mekki
Creativity in Neighbourhoods - sponsored by Rowlinson Construction Ltd
Winner: Malandra Jacks Theatre Company
Finalists: Moss Side Powerhouse (Young Carers Fashion Extravaganza). The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre
Business in the Community – Sponsored by MK Illuminations
Winner: The Lakeside Café - Marise Lindsey
Finalists: Ancoats Pop Up - Alice Longson. Tokwa Services - Teejay Abiola