Applauding achievement and celebrating community impact across Hull and East Yorkshire

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at the HEY Charity Awards, we are so delighted to support this fantastic event. 

The HEY Charity Awards celebrate the people and organisations changing lives across Hull and East Yorkshire. From grassroots community groups to long-established charities, shining a spotlight on those who step up, reach out, and go further - strengthening communities and creating lasting change.

Launched by the HEY Smile Foundation, these awards recognise compassion, innovation, and dedication in action. They honour the individuals, teams, and organisations whose work may happen quietly - but whose impact is felt by many. Every day across Hull and East Yorkshire, remarkable work happens behind the scenes. Volunteers give their time generously. Charities stretch limited resources, making every pound count to meet growing demand. Community leaders respond to challenges with energy, determination, and hope. Too often, this work goes unseen. The HEY Charity Awards exist to change that.

The category winners are:

• Arts & Culture Award – Voices of Weighton
  
• Children & Youth Award – Freedom Road Creative Arts
  
• Digital Inclusion Award – Hull Sisters
  
• Education & Training Award – Downright Special
  
• Environmental Award – Oldroyd’s Corner CIC
  
• Funder of the Year Award – A Shining Light
  
• Health & Wellbeing Award – Men in Sheds Hull
  
• Inclusion Award – Aim Higher
  
• Newcomer Award – One Punch Hull
  
• Our sponsored Sports & Active Award – Will Wilson
  
• Impact Award – House of Light
  
• Partnership Award – Artlink Hull and Sight Support HEY
  
• Team of the Year Award – Howden Fit Mums and Friends
  
• Leader of the Year Award – Sally Langton Wilberfoss Amateur Theatre Society
  
• Special Recognition Award – Danny Watson at CatZero Humber

Find out more about how you can get involved here.