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Nominations for Southwark Stars 2025 are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who nominated. We’ll be in touch soon.
For over 18 years, Southwark Stars Awards has been bringing together charities and community groups to celebrate the dedication and skill of volunteers.
Each year, the ceremony provides an evening of excitement and joy to recognise and honour those who make our borough a better place to live, work, and spend time.
Nominate an organisation for an award
Southwark Stars organisation award categories are:
- Charity of the Year
- Community Group of the Year
- Sustainable Southwark Award
- Business and Community Partnership Award
Nominate a person for an award
Southwark Stars organisation award categories are:
- Disabled Volunteer of the Year
- Older Volunteer of the Year
- Young Volunteer of the Year
- Keib Thomas Active Citizen of the Year
- Volunteer Coordinator of the Year
- The Good Governance Award (previously Trustee of the Year)
Nominate a Volunteer Champion
Volunteer Champion certificates celebrate amazing volunteers making a difference in Southwark. As a thank you they will receive an emailed certificate and a chance to attend the Southwark Stars Award Ceremony on a first come first served basis.
👆 Nominate a Volunteer Champion
Healthwatch Ambassador Certificates
Healthwatch Ambassador Champion Certificates celebrate the amazing efforts of Healthwatch Southwark Ambassadors to inform, empower and support their community with issues related to health & wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What and when is Southwark Stars?
Southwark Stars is a volunteer award ceremony which recognises volunteers, charities and community groups in Southwark. The event takes place every June and winners, Volunteer Champions and Health Ambassadors are invited to the event.
Southwark Stars takes place every June, during Volunteers Week.
How do nominations work?
Anyone can nominate for Southwark Stars. You can submit on our online form or send a video or WhatsApp. Each category has nomination guidelines which you can see on each form. Please visit each category link to find out more.
When do nominations close?
Nominations close at midnight, on Sunday the 27th of April
Who judges Southwark Stars?
Southwark Stars is made up of a panel of people active in Southwark’s Community and Voluntary Sector, including past winners.
How many people or organisations can I nominate?
You can nominate two organisations and two people in category awards. You can nominate one Volunteer Champion.
Can I get support to make a nomination?
Yes, please contact volunteering@communitysouthwark.org or call 020 3848 6540 if you’d like some support with nominating.
Can I get support to make a nomination?
Yes, please contact volunteering@communitysouthwark.org or call 020 3848 6540 if you’d like some support with nominating.
How can I or my organisation support Southwark Stars?
Southwark Stars is generously supported by our amazing sponsors – without them we wouldn’t be able to hold this celebration. We welcome any businesses or funders who might like to support the event through financial donations, sponsorship or awards or donations of food or drink. Please contact our team on volunteering@communitysouthwark.org for a chat.