Loving Later Life Awards
2025 applications now closed
Our Loving Later Life Awards recognise those residents who make a real difference at their Anchor location.
-- Applications for 2025 now closed --
The award categories
The awards are open to any resident and we welcome nominations from fellow residents, colleagues, friends and family and award winners will receive £100 of gift vouchers. So, if you know someone who makes a difference where they live make sure you nominate them for one of the nine awards below.
Local Legend
This award celebrates a location that truly stands out for all the right reasons. Whether it’s because of a strong sense of community, brilliant activities, welcoming spaces, or something unique that makes it special, this place goes above and beyond to create a great later life experience. A true Local Legend is somewhere people are proud to call home.
Helpful Hero
The Helpful Hero award recognises a person who consistently makes a real difference to others. This could be someone who offers support, kindness, encouragement, or simply takes time to help when it’s needed most. Big or small, their actions have a positive impact and do not go unnoticed.
Pawsome Pet
This award is for a much loved pet who brings joy, comfort, and smiles. It could be a personal pet or an adored location pet who brightens everyone’s day. Whether they offer companionship, encourage social interaction, or just make people laugh, this pet is truly pawsome.
Bloomin’ Marvellous Gardener
For the person or location behind truly beautiful gardens. This award celebrates effort, creativity, and care put into outdoor spaces, from colourful flower beds to peaceful green areas. These gardens enhance wellbeing, lift spirits, and give everyone something lovely to enjoy.
Involvement Icon
This award recognises a resident who is making a difference by being actively involved in a formal resident group. Their voice, commitment, and willingness to represent others help shape services, influence decisions, and ensure residents’ views are heard and valued.
Neighbour Like No Other
Just as it says on the tin this award is for a neighbour who truly goes above and beyond. Whether they offer friendship, practical help, or simply look out for others, this person helps make their community a kinder, more supportive place to live.
Environmental Champion
The Environmental Champion award celebrates someone who is environmentally aware and actively trying to make positive change. From recycling and reducing waste to encouraging greener habits or leading eco-friendly initiatives, this person is helping to protect the planet for future generations.
Amazing Ally
This award recognises someone who stands up for others and promotes inclusion. An Amazing Ally supports fairness, kindness, and respect, helping everyone feel welcome, valued, and safe to be themselves. Their actions help build a stronger, more inclusive community.
Fabulous Fundraiser
This award celebrates someone who goes the extra mile to raise money for a good cause. Whether they organise events, take on personal challenges, or inspire others to give, their fundraising efforts make a real difference and deserve recognition.
Winners and those shortlisted will be required to feature in their local newspaper, on the Anchor websites and on social media (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn etc.).
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Meet our 2025 Loving Later Life Award winners
Meet our winners for each category in the 2025 Loving Later Life Awards.
Meet the winners