Our Making a Difference Award winners

Congratulations to all who have won this prestigious national award and for helping us build a better Society for our members and those around us.

2026

Achieving Together: Roger and Susan Williamson, King's Lynn and West Norfolk District Branch
Enriching Lives Socially: Richard West, Royal Berkshire Branch

2025

Achieving Together: Gordon and Kath Hinett, North Wales and Chester District Branch
Enriching Lives Socially: Jean Logan, Nene and Welland District Branch
Working in the Spirit of Mutuality: Chris Sargeant, Nene and Welland District Branch
Giving Something Back: Ann Kight, Nottingham Trent Branch
Giving a Helping Hand: Barry Bedford, Nene and Welland District Branch

2024

Achieving Together Award: Pat and David Lang, Three Counties Branch
Enriching Lives Socially Award: Terry Rendle, Oswald Branch
Working in the Spirit of Mutuality: Peter J Coe, City of Norwich Branch
Giving Something Back: Claire Needham, Vale of York District Branch

2023

Achieving Together: Keith and Margaret Glanville, Derby Derwent Valley Branch
Enriching Lives Socially: Marilyn Hayward, Thames and Kennet Branch
Working in the Spirit of Mutuality: Sue Davies, Cleveland and Durham Branch
Giving a Helping Hand Award: Karen Dyke, Thames and Kennet Branch

2022

Achieving Together: Doug and Phyllis Austin, Leeds Branch
Enriching Lives Socially: Julie Webster, St Helens and Warrington Branch
Giving Something Back: Shirley Walton, South East Lancashire Branch
Giving a Helping Hand: Sylvia Alcorn, Pride of Woolwich Branch

2021

Enriching Lives Socially: Paul Fitton, South London Branch
Working in the Spirit of Mutuality: Wendy Atkins, Ipswich Branch
Giving a Helping Hand: Janice Tomlin, Royal Berkshire Branch

2020

Enriching Lives Socially: Margaret Wells, Cleveland and Durham Branch
Giving Something Back: Effie Bowman, Burton-on-Trent Branch
Working in the Spirit of Mutuality: Barry Bedford, Nene and Welland Branch
Giving a Helping Hand: Bruce Nicole, Concord Branch

2019

Enriching Lives Socially: Faye Chadwick, Brighouse and Huddersfield Branch
Giving Something Back: David Smith, Cleveland and Durham Branch
Working in the Spirit of Mutuality: Bill Rainsbury, North West Kent Branch
Giving a Helping Hand: Vivienne Simpson, Burton-on-Trent Branch 

Nominate your Branch hero

Do you know someone whose name should be among this list of incredible members?

Learn more about our national Making a Difference Awards and how to nominate a fellow member.