Hope isn't just a feeling, it's an unstoppable power.
For 80 years you've been turning hope into action – volunteers, churches and communities standing together and building a more just world. To celebrate these remarkable contributions, we’re really excited to launch the ‘Power of Hope Awards’.
We’ll be hosting a very special event on Thursday 12 June at Church House, Westminster, straight after our 80th anniversary service at Westminster Abbey, and we want you to nominate individuals, groups and church communities to join us.
How to nominate
- Download the Power of Hope nomination pack – instructions and guidance to nominate, including tips on how to write a good submission.
- Head to our short nomination form – where you’ll share a few details, pick a category and tell us why you are nominating. You’ll also be able to upload supporting documents.
- Submit your nomination - Complete the simple form by Sunday 13 April. You’ll get a confirmation email explaining the next steps.
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Categories
Global neighbours
An award for our young changemakers. Courageous advocates who, through their schools, are engaging in the Global Neighbours scheme. It’s time to celebrate the children and young people who are understanding the root causes of poverty and injustice, and are acting as agents of change.
Get in touch with our Volunteering team if you have any questions or queries that aren't answered in the FAQs below.
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Celebrate someone’s impact
Don't miss this chance to shine a light on a changemaker whose dedication has made a real impact.
Show them their efforts have been seen, valued and celebrated.
FAQs
Who can I nominate?
Power of Hope awards are open to anyone that has supported Christian Aid over the past 80 years – whether as an individual volunteer, a fundraising group, campaign group, community or church. They should have a clear link to Christian Aid, and be supporting in a voluntary capacity. Volunteers or group representatives that have sadly passed away are eligible for nomination.
Can I nominate more than once?
Yes, you can nominate more than one individual or group, and there are five different categories to choose from. For each nomination, please provide the required information and try to avoid cross referencing nominations.
Can I keep my nomination a secret?
It’s great to be able to surprise someone, but we ask you to seek permission from the nominee before you submit a nomination. This is so we have consent to get in touch with them. You’ll be asked to confirm this in the form. If you're nominating someone deceased, please contact their next of kin.
What if the winner can’t attend?
We completely understand if a winner is unable to attend the ceremony. We'll be in touch with them to find an appropriate way to present them with their award, and they'll be celebrated in any post event communications.
Why are you spending money on awards?
We're very conscious of spending the generous donations we receive in the best way for the communities that need it most. We also believe that our dedicated volunteers and supporters deserve recognition for their time and energy. Through this celebration we can reach new volunteers, and continue to fight global injustice for many more years.
Can I attend the awards?
Due to venue capacity, it won’t be possible to invite everyone to the awards ceremony. However, we'll be in touch with award winners and their nominators about attending. We'll be collecting content from the day to share after.
Can I attend the Westminster Abbey service?
We’re looking forward to welcoming attendees to the service on Thursday 12 June. Register for your place now.
