After the success of its first community awards in 2022, Aico/HomeLink is bringing its spectacular event back for its second year, returning on Thursday 18 April 2024 at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.
Hosted by Carl Jones, a presenter on Shropshire Business Live TV as well as working across print, radio and television, the awards ceremony is expected to welcome over 400 guests and finalists for an evening of celebration and recognition of excellence in social housing and Aico/HomeLink’s local community. The company promised that the evening will also include a surprise guest appearance.
The Aico/HomeLink community awards comprise 13 categories, all of which are now open to enter (aico.co.uk/news-and-events/aicohomelink-community-awards-2024):
• Apprentice of the year (new for 2024)
• CSR initiative
• Neighbourhood transformation
• Resident engagement
• Lifetime achievement
• Woman in fire safety
• College initiative of the year
• Rising star
• Electrical contractor of the year
• Inspirational colleague of the year
• Sustainability project of the year
• Best distributor community initiative
• Collaborative partnership
Aico/HomeLink’s ‘Apprentice of the year’ award is new for 2024, created to honour the brightest talents in the electrical industry.
The community awards are open for nominations to the public and organisations across the UK. Entries will be accepted until the 16 February 2024. To enter an individual or organisation, please visit: aico.co.uk/news-and-events/aicohomelink-community-awards-2024.
Neal Hooper, managing director, Aico, said, “We’re thrilled to be bringing back the community awards. These awards are a celebration of the inspirational people and organisations within social housing and our local communities.
“We believe it’s about making a real difference in the lives of those around us; that’s why it’s so important to recognise the individuals and organisations who are going above and beyond to make their communities a better place. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of the nominees at the awards in April.”
To find out more, please visit aico.co.uk/news-and-events/aicohomelink-community-awards-2024.