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Celebrating our 2025 community champions

10 July 2025 - Communities
We recognised our local heroes at our annual making a difference awards.

Our Community Investment Team have been running the awards for four years, recognising the individuals, groups and projects which go above and beyond to support our customers and communities.
Kate Gascoigne presenting Anne Murray with overall impact award

It was an opportunity to highlight the people who make a real difference, those who volunteer, organise local activities, or simply offer a helping hand to neighbours in need. 

Customers were invited to submit nominations across a range of categories, including: 

  • Community Contribution Award 

  • Communities Together Award 

  • Great Neighbour Award 

  • Young Unsung Hero Award 

Winners were selected by a panel of judges including members of staff in our Communities Team, Our Customer Panel and Kate Gascoigne, Chief Customer Officer.  

Shopping vouchers worth £100 for the winners and £75 for the runners-up were presented by Dawn Wightman, A2Dominion’s Director of Customers and Communities, and Kate Gascoigne, Chief Customer Officer. 

Dawn Wightman said: “The nominations we received this year were a powerful reminder of the incredible things that happen when people step up to support their neighbours, whether through volunteering, organising local activities, or simply being there for someone in need. Thank you to those who nominated and congratulations to our amazing winners and runners up." 

2025 award winners 

You can hear from our winners in this video. 

Community Contribution Award 
Recognising individuals who have made a meaningful impact across their community: 

  • 1st Place: Jason and Chrissy Perritt – for their dedicated volunteering at Audrey Needham House in Oxford. 

  • 2nd Place: Rob Fellows – for his long-standing support and leadership in Elmsbrook. 

  • 3rd Place: Sarah Lund – for her advocacy and community engagement in Spelthorne. 

Communities Together Award 
Celebrating collaborative efforts that bring people together: 

  • 1st Place: Rose Hunt and Jeannie Neal – for running the beloved Elmsbrook Pop-Up Café since 2019. 

  • 2nd Place: Bicester Bike Users Group – for championing safe, accessible cycling in Bicester. 

  • 3rd Place: Anna-Marie Goodacre and team – for their food bank and inclusive events in Stanwell. 

Great Neighbour Award 
Honouring those who make a difference right next door: 

  • Joint 1st Place: Karen Page (Viscount Court) and Anne Murray (Clayponds) 

  • 2nd Place: Clare Gamble – for transforming her communal garden in Feltham. 

  • 3rd Place: Anthony Jackson – for his tireless upkeep of Northlands Estate. 

Young Unsung Hero Award 
Recognising young people under 25 making a quiet but powerful impact: 

  • Chichester College Students – for their work on the Swanfield Park community gardens. 

A2Dominion Impact Award 
Selected from all of the nominations by our panel of judges: 

  • Anne Murray – for over 40 years of service and support to her community. 

Kick Start Funding 
To further support community-led initiatives, £300 Kick Start grants were awarded to: 

  • Rose Hunt and Jeannie Neal – Elmsbrook Pop-Up Café 

  • Anna-Marie Goodacre – Stanwell events and food bank 

  • Chichester College Students – Chichester Community Garden 

As we reflect on this year’s awards, we are reminded of the power of community and the extraordinary impact of everyday heroes. Thank you to all our nominees, winners, and supporters for making a difference. 

Look out on our social media channels for the inspiring stories of this year’s winners.