Award Nominations

We're delighted to share that two of our funded programmes have recently been nominated for awards within the NHS and BBC Radio Humberside. 

Keep reading to learn about the brilliant programmes - and why they're so deserving of this incredible recognition!

Golden Star for Navigators Lead

Deputy Head of Safeguarding, Karen Harrison, has been nominated for an NHS Golden Stars Award. Golden Stars is the annual staff awards ceremony for the NHS Humber Health Partnership, taking place on the 3 July 2026.

Karen has been shortlisted for the ‘Excellence in Patient Safety Award’ thanks to her amazing work leading the rollout of our Navigators programme at Hull Royal Infirmary. The award will go to a team or individual who has successfully implemented an effective patient safety initiative.

Navigators are specially trained case workers who reach out to hospital patients aged between 11 and 35 who have been injured or traumatised by violence. They build relationships with these young people, guiding them to local services and providing ongoing support.

We're crossing our fingers for Karen!

Box Smart is Making a Difference

Our ‘Box Smart’ programme has been shortlisted for BBC Radio Humberside’s Make a Difference Awards.

The awards recognise individuals who make life better for people in our communities. We nominated the programme leads, Mike Gibbons and Bob Beautyman, for inspiring and engaging with young people through the power of boxing.

‘Box Smart’ is a collaborative programme supported by local schools and the Orchard Park Neighbourhood Policing Team. Each session seeks to improve wellbeing, encourage skills development and educate young people on the dangers of crime, including substance misuse, gangs and anti-social behaviour.

The ceremony will take place in September 2026 – best of luck to Mike, Bob and Box Smart!