The Foundation supports Newham Civic Awards 2025
The Newham Civic Awards recognise, celebrate and reward exceptional individuals, entrepreneurs, groups, organisations and companies who contribute to making our borough unique. The Foundation for Future London is pleased to be a sponsor for a second year.
The recipients are local champions from all walks of life, of all ages, from across the borough, nominated by those who live, work or learn in Newham.
The deadline for nominations is Sunday 16 November.
Award Categories
There are 10 award categories for the 2025 Newham Civic Awards aimed at individuals, groups and organisations. The below category descriptions should guide your nomination statement. The 2025 Civic Awards have been made possible by our headline sponsor Berkeley.
Award categories for individuals
- The Honorary Alderperson Award is made to former councillors who have made an exceptional contribution to the borough and the council through their achievements whilst in office.
- The Honorary Freedom of the Borough is the highest award the council can give to people who are not former councillors for their years of service to the borough through their work.
- The Good Neighbour Award recognises unsung heroes who have been caring for people in their local neighbourhood. The Good Neighbour Award is sponsored by General Projects.
- The Outstanding Contribution Award is aimed at individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the social, cultural or environmental well-being of the borough. The Outstanding Contribution Award is sponsored by ExCel.
Award categories for an individual, group or organisation
- The Green Champion Award recognises an individual, group or organisation which have dedicated their time and energy to improving the local environment.
- The Youth Excellence Award supports the council’s aim of making Newham the best place for children and young people to grow up and reach their full potential. The Youth Excellence Award is sponsored by Westfield Stratford City
Awards categories for groups and organisations
- The Community Wealth Builder Award is aimed at entrepreneurs, companies and organisations which have made a strong contribution to Newham’s economy. The Community Wealth Builder Award is sponsored by Lendlease for Silvertown and Stratford Cross.
- The Create and Thrive Award recognises groups or organisations which have made an outstanding contribution to arts, culture or sport in the borough. The Create and Thrive Award is sponsored by Foundation for Future London.
- The Well Newham Award recognises groups and organisations which have contributed towards improving the health and welfare of the people of Newham.
- The Stronger and United Together Award recognises voluntary, faith and community groups and organisations which have brought together people of different cultures and communities.
For each category group there are different nomination requirements.
Key dates
- Nominations close on Sunday 16 November
- The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 4 March 2026, at the Old Stratford Town Hall
About the Civic Awards
Since the introduction of the Newham Civic Awards in 2022, local people are at the heart of the awards process. Award recipients are chosen from hundreds of nominations and stories of inspiring individuals, organisations and groups that are making positive changes and contributions to our community.
These nominees are whittled down to a shortlist, from which a Newham Civic Awards Panel, made up of local people, representatives of local organisations and local councillors make recommendations to the council.
The winners of the Civic Awards are honoured at a grand Awards Ceremony at the Stratford Old Town Hall, with the Mayor of Newham and Chief Executive of the council in attendance.
With every award presented, the ceremony transitions seamlessly between moments of inspiration and entertainment, celebrating not only the achievements of the award recipients but also the rich creative talent in the community. Complemented by a delicious three course meal for recipients and their guests, the mix of delights makes the evening an unforgettable one for all.