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Midnight, Tuesday 30th September 2025

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Business Hero Finalists

Anthony Grice - FIKA
Anthony has turned FIKA into a true community hub – from free meals and mental health walks to Christmas parties and daily uplifting quotes. His café is a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and inspired.

Michelle Langan - Paper Cup Project
Michelle leads the Paper Cup Project with heart and determination, giving dignity, warmth and vital support to people experiencing homelessness in Liverpool. Her tireless work makes sure no one feels forgotten.

Mubinul Hoque - Owner of Portland's Fish & Chips
Mubinul proves that business is about people as much as profit – serving up kindness alongside fish and chips, supporting locals and helping those most in need.

Paul Corcoran - Agent Marketing
Paul is the driving force at Agent, building a thriving creative agency while championing young talent, empowering communities and backing causes that make Liverpool brighter.

Sarah Lovelock - Lovelocks
Sarah has created Lovelocks as a café with heart – a safe, welcoming space built on kindness, values and community spirit where everyone belongs.

Business of the Year Finalists

Frank Rogers Building Contractors
Frank Rogers Building Contractors are known for quality and care – investing in their people, supporting communities and delivering projects that truly make a difference across the city.

Home Bargains
Home Bargains is a Liverpool success story, growing from one local store to a national favourite while staying true to its roots and values.

Mattas Bold Street
Mattas has been a Bold Street staple for decades – a family-run business offering international foods, unbeatable choice and a warm welcome to all.

Montirex
Montirex has taken Liverpool’s style global – building a sportswear brand worn by athletes and influencers, while staying proudly connected to its community.

Mowgli
Mowgli has redefined Indian street food with heart – blending authentic flavours, beautiful spaces and charitable giving, while putting Liverpool firmly on the culinary map.

 

Charity of the Year Finalists

Claire House Children's Hospice
Claire House brings love, care and unforgettable moments to seriously ill children and their families, making every day count when time is short.

Clatterbridge Cancer Charity
Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families, funding life-saving research, treatment and care across Merseyside and Cheshire.

New Beginnings Improving Lives
New Beginnings Improving Lives is a grassroots charity transforming communities – from free boxing and food support to vital wellbeing and family services.

North West Cancer Research
North West Cancer Research funds pioneering local research, education and community projects – tackling cancer rates in our region and improving lives for future generations.

Sahir House
Sahir House is Liverpool’s oldest LGBTQ+ and HIV charity, providing vital support, advocacy and community for people across the city region.

Tom Harrison House
Tom Harrison House is the UK’s only veteran-specific addiction recovery centre, saving lives and supporting ex-service personnel and their families.

 

 

Community Project Finalists

Central Waste
Central Waste goes beyond recycling – backing local initiatives, funding community projects and showing how business can help Liverpool thrive sustainably.

Kitty’s Laundrette
Kitty’s Laundrette is more than a place to wash clothes – it’s a vibrant, welcoming community hub in the heart of Anfield.

Protect Scouse Dolls
PROTECT SCOUSE DOLLS is a community-led fund and service network, rooted in Liverpool, dedicated to the wellbeing and collective freedom of the Trans+ community”

The Florrie
The Florrie is a landmark of Liverpool life – hosting events, activities and support that bring the community together every single day.

Celebration concert for Zoe’s Place
The Zoe’s Place Concert united Liverpool through music, raising vital funds to support the hospice’s specialist care for babies and children.

 

 

Community Hero Finalists

Fans Supporting Food Banks
Fans Supporting Foodbanks is a joint initiative between rival Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C. supporters, founded in 2015 to tackle food poverty in Liverpool, and we've helped to develop a network of fan-driven food banks across the UK.

James Riley - The Gangs Man
James Riley is a well known community figure who for 10 years has been educating young people with the aim of reducing serious youth violence in Merseyside. Affectionately known in the city as TheGangsMan, James designed a fantastic intervention called GetAwayNGetSafe which is delivered to young people from aged 10 upwards.

Michelle O’Dwyer, Bay Tree Cookery Academy CIC
Baytree Cookery CIC is a Liverpool based organisation which provides support through cooking.

Paula Gunn, Tom Harrison House
Paula is the founder of the Tom Harrison House charity and puts an enormous amount of time and energy into helping and mentoring veterans who have fallen on hard times, dedicating her life to getting veterans of the streets and into recovery so they can live again proud and happy.

 

Sustainaibliity Award Finalists

Brabners
Brabners is driving change as a purpose-led law firm – embedding sustainability across business, investing in green projects and empowering communities.

Maray
Born in Liverpool, Maray champions sustainability in food and culture – reducing waste, sourcing ethically and supporting local communities with heart.

One Day
One day have regenerated a dilapidated council run park and golf course into Liverpools best kept secret for golf, dog walking, footgolf, disc golf, children’s play areas and a fantastic pub/coffee shop, created 85 jobs for local people and delivering £15.9m of social -impact

Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field is a visitor attraction and training centre on the site that inspired John Lennon’s ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’. Run by The Salvation Army, it is deeply committed to environmental, social and economic sustainability, embedding these principles at the heart of everything it does.

Zero Waste Liverpool
Zero Waste Liverpool saves surplus food from supermarkets and outlets, redistributing it at weekly community events to feed people and cut landfill.

 

Emergency Services Award Finalists

Merseyside Police Family Liaison Team
The Family Liaison Team stand beside families in their darkest moments, offering compassion, guidance and strength when it’s needed most.

Merseyside Water Rescue
Merseyside Water Rescue are lifesavers on our waterways – a dedicated volunteer team keeping people safe with bravery, skill and commitment.

North West Air Ambulance
The North West Air Ambulance delivers critical care when every second counts, saving lives daily across our region with expertise and heart.

RNLI New Brighton Lifeboat Crew
The RNLI New Brighton Lifeboat Crew launch into danger to save others, showing extraordinary courage and dedication to protecting lives at sea.

Fundraising Hero Finalists

Jack Dowling
Jack completed Project 26 to 26 – running 26 marathons in 26 days – raising thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support and inspiring Liverpool.

Olly Harrison
Farmer Olly has raised millions with his epic tractor convoys and charity campaigns, rallying communities to support North West Air Ambulance.

Alex Rigby
Alex ran 109 miles to every Merseyrail station in 28 hours, raising £56,000 for Centre 56 and sparking a city-wide movement of kindness.

Nicola Carragher
Passionate about children’s health and their futures, Nicola Carragher’s support for Alder Hey dates back decades. To raise vital funds for Alder Hey, Nicola set herself an ambitious challenge: to run all 7 world major marathons consecutively within 12 months.

Ged Finnegan
Ged has raised over £100,000 for Zoe’s Place in seven years, showing incredible dedication to supporting babies and families in need.

Phil Hayward
Phil has raised thousands running barefoot for charity – taking on unique challenges with passion and determination to support local causes.

Neil Atherton
Neil has walked bus routes over the past 5 years to raise money for local foodbanks with the support of Arriva. Neil has raised a total of £29,000 so far with a few more challenges to go at the end of this year walking a total of approx 510 miles so far.

Influence Award Finalists

Craig Cavanagh
Craig spreads positivity through music, reels and blogs, using his platform to influence, inspire and connect with people across the city.

Have a Laff with Saff
After setting up a TikTok account called Have a Laugh with Saff, Saffron McConville developed a career as an influencer on social media, sharing her journey overcoming agoraphobia.

Nial Callaghan
A dentist's assistant manager from Skem who gained popularity in 2024 for his TikTok videos featuring impressions of a "Scouse Gerl" and other relatable characters. He has accounts on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

Ryan Hall
Still Ryan (Ryan Hall) is a content creator known for his upbeat and positive videos, often involving vox-pops with people on the streets of Liverpool and his support for Everton Football Club.

Tyler De Clare
Tyler De Claire is bold, brilliant and unapologetically authentic – a voice for self-expression and inclusion that inspires Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

Sports Hero

Dave Bangs, Amathus Dragonboat Club
Dave is the heart of Amathus Dragonboat Club, inspiring teammates and using sport to build confidence, resilience and community connections.

Wayne Smith, Golden Gloves Boxing
Wayne has transformed Golden Gloves Boxing into more than a gym – using sport to steer young people away from crime, boost confidence and build brighter futures for his community.

Weapons Down Gloves Up
Weapons Down Gloves Up is a grassroots movement using boxing and fitness to tackle knife crime, giving young people purpose, discipline and hope.

Southport FC
Southport FC go far beyond football – supporting local charities, raising funds and opening their doors to make a real community impact.

The Inclusive Hub
The Inclusive Hub is changing lives through sport, creating an inspiring space where people with additional needs can build strength, confidence and belonging.

The Make a Difference Award

Tim Edwards & John May
The two men have been raising money to raise awareness for anti gun and knife crime across the world, after the death of Elle Edwards, Tim’s daughter.

Joanne Colleran
Joanne and the Colleran famil launched the "Slow Down for Bobby" campaign to raise awareness and push for Bobby Zones—dedicated 20 mph safety zones around schools to protect children. Since then, we have worked tirelessly with schools, councils, and communities across the UK to introduce better road safety measures, educational programs, and awareness campaigns.

Kieran Shingler
Whilst bravey battling cancer, Kieran set himself a challenge of climbing 12 summits in 12 months to raise money for a charity. He managed to climb Old Man of Coniston, Snowdon, Mam Tor and Moel Fameu, until June 2025 when Kieran needed to go back on chemotherapy, but has never stopped smiling or being his cheeky self.

Cheryl Korbel
Cheryl Korbel, succesfully campaigned for a law change compelling offenders to attend court for sentence hearings, following the murder of her 9-year-old daughter Olivia Pratt-Korbel in August 2022.

Alfie Fitzsimmons
Alfie’s journey from personal tragedy to impact is truly inspiring. Alfie’s Squad, launhched in 2023, by Alife and his mum Allison remains the only peer support group in the UK, for children and young people who have been bereaved by suicide.

Child of Courage Award - not open for public vote

Unsung Hero Award - not open for public vote

City Region Super Hero - not open for public vote