The Spirit of Manchester Awards is a series of awards celebrating and highlighting all the excellent work being carried out in Manchester’s voluntary and community sector.
We are pleased to announce all the winners which were decided at our Spirit of Manchester Awards Ceremony on 5 October. Thank you to our judging panel for shortlisting all the nominations.
Spirit of Manchester 2023 Awards brochure
Find out about all the amazing organisations and individuals that have been shortlisted for our Spirit of Manchester Awards 2023. Download our Spirit of Manchester 2023 Awards brochure
Spirit of Manchester 2023 Review
Thank you to everyone who helped support the Spirit of Manchester 2023 and to those who attended the event. Our Spirit of Manchester 2023 review is now available to view by clicking here.
Winners and Shortlist
Volunteer of the year
Winner: Kiva Frischman
Shortlist:
- Lil Luckham
- Pat Walsh
Volunteering team
Winner: MASH Volunteer Team
Shortlist:
- Emmie's Kitchen
- The SPACE Group Manchester
Volunteer involving organisation
Winner: Caritas Cornerstone
Shortlist:
- W.E.L Safe CIC
- Revive CIO
Young volunteer of the year (in acknowledgement of Volunteers Week in June 2023)
Winner: Emmie Narayn Nicholas
The overall winner of this category was chosen by our panel of judges as part of Volunteers Week.
Tackling inequalities (supported by Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership)
Winner: Mustard Tree
Shortlist:
- Young Identity
- Derek Jarman Pocket Park Volunteers, Pride in Ageing and LGBT Foundation
Inspiring campaign
Winner: Respect For All
Shortlist:
- SEND Together (Caritas Shrewsbury)
- SPICE Group at Future Directions CIC
Creative community spirit (supported by Great Minds Together)
Winner: The Whitworth Still Parents
Shortlist:
- Silver Screen Dreams Project
- Christina Jones
Partnership and collaboration (supported by Great Minds Together)
Winner: Homeless House
Shortlist:
- Afrocats
- Castlefield Clean and Green and Friends of Sackville Gardens
Trustee/committee member of the year (in acknowledgement of Trustees Week in November 2023)
Winner: Mohamed Egeh
Shortlist:
- Matthew Johnson
- Brian Johnson
Service user involving organisation
Winner: Future Directions CIC
Shortlist:
- Booth Centre
- Manchester Refugee Support Network
Social economy champion (supported by Rubo - Hazardous Waste Management Ltd)
Winner: Sofra Mcr
Shortlist:
- BEE Adventures CIC
- Chorlton Bike Deliveries
Community cohesion (supported by Manchester City Council, Our Manchester Funds Programme Team)
Winner: HideOut Youth Zone
Shortlist:
- Lingua.GM
- Manchester City of Sanctuary
The Dr Sylvia Sham award for outstanding contribution to the voluntary sector
Winner: Peggy Connarty (Irish Community Care)
Supporters
There are a number of ways you can become a supporter of our Spirit of Manchester Awards and help us celebrate and reward the voluntary and community sector for all their hard work. See more on how to be a supporter
Spirit of Manchester Awards 2022 Winners and Nominees
Take a look at the winners from last year’s awards here
How it works
Click here for how the process works, how nominations are handled and how all of this happens.