Nominations are now open for our flagship community awards - and we want to hear about your local heroes.
Harrow’s Heroes celebrates the extraordinary achievements, hard work and dedication of local people and teams who make our borough a special place to live, work and visit. Every day residents, volunteers and community groups go above and beyond to make a real positive and lasting difference to others and their neighbourhood.
Harrow's heroes showcases the best of Harrow, and shines a light on their contributions. No matter how big or small the difference made, we want to hear about the fantastic people who make our borough special.
The awards are open to everyone who lives or works in Harrow or serves Harrow residents.
Nominations are now open until Sunday 26 July. You can submit your nomination here.
Terms and conditions:
- Cannot be a Cllr
- Cannot be a winner in the last 2 years
- They must live or work in Harrow. Or where an individual or team does not reside in Harrow, they must serve Harrow residents
2025 finalists and winners
Pride in Harrow Award
Chandos Park Community Group
Christine Jones
Keith Hewat - WINNER
Stephen Mills
Contribution to the Community Award
Jackie Diamond
Linda Brown
Troy Norbert
Yusuf Yusuf - WINNER
Bringing People Together Award
Artperuk
Claire Allen - WINNER
Judith Shepherd
Paul Parker
Good Neighbour Award
Kanchan Vohora
Oxleay Road Residents
Richard Fairhead
Shila Vyas - WINNER
Health and Wellbeing Award
Abdi Ali
Friends of Know Diabetes
Harrow Trampoline Club - WINNER
Mind in Harrow - Men's Group
Outstanding Young Person Award
Khian O’Dwyer
Kyle Bradley
Zahir Walsh - WINNER
Extraordinary Achievement Award
Ali Jobe
Jon Doulton
Majib Chowdhury - WINNER
Peter Elton
Supporting Vulnerable People Award
Barry Kendler
Harrow Sparks
Jeremy Child - WINNER
Nitin Ashara
Lifetime Achievement Award
Lesley Sawyer
Marilyn Lillian Dedridge - WINNER
Keith Troke
John Williams
Team Award
Harrow St Mary’s Youth Football Club
Healthy Harrow Community Champions - WINNER
Roxeth Show Committee - HIGHLY COMMENDED
St John Ambulance, Harrow and Brent