The awards acknowledge and celebrate their tireless, and often unrecognised, work to support their local communities.
The winners were nominated by friends, family members or colleagues, who felt they deserved praise for their invaluable contribution.
The Rose of Northamptonshire Awards initiative was relaunched in 2023 by Northamptonshire Community Foundation (NCF), in partnership with the North and West Northamptonshire Councils.
The recent Rose of Northamptonshire Awards were handed out by representatives from the above three organisations, as well as the Lord Lieutenant’s Office and the High Sheriff.
NCF is the largest independent grant-making charity in the county, providing much-needed and often life-changing support to the most vulnerable communities. Since its formation in 2001, the foundation has awarded more than £22.9 million in grants.
Rachel McGrath, chief executive of NCF, said: “It has been such a joy to see so many of our county’s unsung heroes and community champions recognised for their dedication to their neighbours and communities over the last two summers.
“Volunteers play such an incredibly important part in our communities, helping transform lives, teaching skills, and making activities and events happen.
“Huge congratulations to every Rose of Northamptonshire Award winner, you are all hugely inspirational.”
The winners included below are the ones who have been pictured receiving their awards already. The rest will be receiving their accolades in due course.
You can see the full list of this year’s Rose of Northamptonshire Award winners here.
Meet some of this year’s Rose of Northamptonshire Award winners, praised for their invaluable contributions to the community…
1. 46 individuals have been described as the county’s “unsung heroes”
The Rose of Northamptonshire Awards initiative was relaunched by the Northamptonshire Community Foundation in 2023. Photo: NCF
2. Accommodation Concern
Received a Rose of Northamptonshire Award for their dedication to vulnerable residents in need of housing support. Photo: David McClatchey
3. Alan Armson MBE
Received a Rose of Northamptonshire Award for his commitment to various charitable and community projects across the county, including SERVE Rushden and Commsortia. Photo: NCF
4. Aston Smith
The 12-year-old received a Rose of Northamptonshire Award for his contributions to education, wellbeing and culture, having written and published two astronomy books. Photo: NCF