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Great news – we’re extending the deadline for entering awards!
Closing date for entries is now 5pm on Tuesday 30 June
Shortlists will be announced on Thursday 23 July
Carer Friendly Employer of the Year
Celebrates: Organisations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to supporting employees with caring responsibilities.
Inspired by Harry’s Pledge – As Employers:
- Embedding carer friendly policies
- Offering genuine flexible working
- Creating safe spaces for carers to share their experiences
- Listening and responding to what carers need
This award honours employers who turn understanding into action.
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Parent Carer Support Champion
Celebrates: Individuals or organisations that go above and beyond to support parents of seriously ill or life limited children.
Inspired by Harry’s Pledge – Supporting Parent Carers:
- Signposting to counselling or mental health support
- Championing funding for respite and therapeutic services
- Raising awareness of the challenges faced by parent carers
- Creating compassionate support systems for families in crisis
This award recognises those who uplift parents caring for the most vulnerable children.
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Accessible Homes and Inclusive Design Award
Celebrates: Housing providers, architects, or teams leading the way in designing and delivering accessible, inclusive homes.
Inspired by Harry’s Pledge – In the Homes We Provide:
- Building fully accessible and adaptable properties
- Embedding accessibility considerations in all new developments
- Reviewing existing homes and policies to better support disabled residents and carers
- Using insight data to shape better housing services
This award champions those making homes truly work for everyone.
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Excellence in Professional Care
Celebrates: Paid carers, care organisations, or teams who demonstrate professionalism, compassion, skill, and a commitment to improving the care sector.
Inspired by Harry’s Pledge – For Our Paid Carers:
- Promoting care as a valued, respected career
- Creating career pathways with qualifications and progression
- Advocating for better pay and recognition
- Delivering exceptional day‑to‑day care
This award honours the dedication and expertise of paid carers everywhere.
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Inspirational Individual
Celebrates: Individuals who use their voice, lived experience, or platform to drive positive change.
Inspired by multiple commitments across Harry’s Pledge:
- Carers sharing their stories to improve employer and housing practices
- Disabled residents and carers contributing insight data
- Advocates influencing policy, awareness, and culture
- Individuals (carers or those receiving care) who use their lived experience to drive positive change.
This award recognises powerful voices that inspire real, lasting change.
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Once you’ve downloaded and completed your entry form, please return it to help@harrys-pledge.org.uk
Closing date for entries is 5pm on Tuesday 30 June
Shortlists will be announced on Thursday 23 July
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