Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination for the Volunteer Awards 2026.
We were delighted to receive a record-breaking 203 nominations, each one highlighting the incredible dedication, kindness and impact of our volunteers. In August, our judging panel came together to take on the challenging task of selecting this year’s winners from so many inspiring nominations. We are thrilled to announce the winners below and celebrate them all at the annual awards ceremony in October.
| Winner(s) Name | Award Category |
|---|---|
| Chris Roberts | Best Newcomer |
| Justyn Trenner | Distinctively Jewish |
| Sara Greenfield | Sonia Douek Volunteer of the Year |
| Singular Challenge | Team of the Year |
| Southend Volunteer Services | Team of the Year |
| Danielle Lipton | Outstanding Fundraiser |
| Danielle Hess | Outstanding Fundraiser |
| Iris Taylor | Unsung Hero |
| Edith Binstock | Behind the Scenes Impact |
| Rotem Chen | Young Volunteer of the Year (Under 18) |
| Baila Glogauer | Young Volunteer of the Year (18–35) |
| Ann Sugarman | Making a Difference |
| Sara Linskell | Volunteer Patron 2026 |
| Heather Duffy | Volunteer Patron 2026 |
| Cynthia Jacobs | Volunteer Patron 2026 |
| Howard Lesser | Volunteer Patron 2026 |
| Keith Yershon | Volunteer Patron 2026 |
| Deborah Samson | Volunteer Patron 2026 |
| Susan Talbot | Volunteer Patron 2026 |
| East London and Essex | Hub of the Year |
| ✨ CEO Special Recognition Award – Winner to be revealed on the night! ✨ | |