The Haringey Heroes Awards are back for 2026, and we are celebrating the incredible contribution made to life locally by residents, community groups, voluntary organisations and businesses.
This year’s awards feature 14 categories, including a special category Hospitality Business of the Year, recognising a hospitality business based in the borough that supports our local economy by making it a thriving and vibrant destination for our residents and visitors.
Mayor of Haringey, Cllr Ahmed Mahbub, said:
“The Haringey Heroes awards are a celebration of the incredible people and businesses that make our borough such a special place. At a time when many residents are facing real challenges and our local services are under unprecedented pressure, the efforts of those who go the extra mile matter more than ever.
“The best thing about these awards is that every one of our heroes is nominated by the people who know best what a difference they make to our communities: Haringey’s residents. By putting their names forward, you’ll help us to highlight the acts of kindness, dedication and creativity that make Haringey a better place for everyone.
“This year I’m pleased to see our awards shining a special light on our hospitality industry, which plays such a vital role in our local economy. From local cafes to globally acclaimed restaurants and bars, our borough boasts some of the finest establishments in London, and I’m looking forward to seeing all the hidden gems put forward by the community.”
Submit your nomination by completing our online form by 18 January 2026.
Awards categories
This year we have more categories so that we can recognise the full range of Haringey Heroes.
Haringey Resident of the Year
This award is for an individual resident who has made a significant contribution to the life of the borough over the last year. This is someone special who – either through a single act or on-going activity – has gone that extra mile and as a result is a real role model in Haringey.
Volunteer of the Year
This award is for an individual who makes a significant contribution to Haringey via voluntary activity.
Young Citizen of the Year
Whilst all awards are open to our younger residents this award recognises the specific contribution of a younger resident (under 25) to life in Haringey.
Culture and Creative Hero of the Year
This award is for an individual who contributes to the cultural life of the borough via their creative activities.
Community Hero of the Year
This person is a really passionate advocate for their community – be that a geographical community or a social, faith-based or other type community.
Sustainability Hero of the Year
This award is for someone who is really committed to tackling the climate emergency and building a greener Haringey. Through their commitment they show what is possible and lead by example.
Health and Wellbeing Hero of the Year
This person will play a role in supporting residents to lead happier and healthier lives in the borough.
Voluntary / Community group of the Year
This award is for an organisation or group which makes a special contribution to life in Haringey or a part of the borough through its activities.
Sustainable Business of the Year
This business will be leading by example in demonstrating a commitment to tackling the climate emergency or reducing the environmental impact of their business.
Community Impact Business of the Year
This award will go to a business which thinks not just in terms of their own success but also makes a contribution to the wider community. For this award, judges will be looking for a business that may focus on social justice and tackling inequality, put on charity or social events that bring benefits to the community, support local people through training and apprenticeship opportunities, or has helped people struggling and stepped up to support the community through difficult times.
Creative Industry Business of the Year
This award seeks to recognise a business which is part of our growing culture and creative economy in Haringey. For this award, a business may be in any creative or cultural sector and have used their talent and creativity to create a brand or business that contributes to making the borough a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and visit.
Emerging Business of the Year
This award will be given to one of Haringey’s many new or emerging businesses. We know that starting a new business can be challenging so we want to celebrate a business that has been taking its first exciting steps over the last year or so.
Hospitality Business of the Year
This award is for any hospitality business based in the borough that supports our local economy by making it a thriving and vibrant destination for our residents and visitors. Whether it is a pub, club, restaurant, or café, it will be a business that puts Haringey on the map, contributes to our exciting economy and celebrates our rich history of being an international destination for cuisine, culture and entertainment.
The Mayor’s Hero for 2026
This award will go to an individual or organisation that the Mayor believes deserves special recognition for their contribution to the borough this year. Nominations can be made directly for this award but the Mayor will also consider all the nominees within the other categories.
