Celebrating the achievements of the young people, communities and employers we work with is essential.
Every year we come together with all of our partners, volunteers, and young people, to recognise their commitment, passion and inspirational journeys.
In the 36th year of the Spark! Awards, it's never been more vital to celebrate these hard fought successes.
See last years Award winners below.
SPONSOR THE 2025 SPARK! AWARDS
We can't do this alone, and are seeking partners to help us by sponsoring the awards. There are 3 different packages available, but we are open to conversations about more bespoke sponsorship options.
Whichever package you choose, this is an opportunity to heighten your brand, raise awareness, and be recognised as a leading provider of community social value and support for young people in West London.
See the sponsorship options that are available here and get in touch with our Head of Partnerships, rachelmcadam@sparkcharity.org.uk, for further information.
CAREERS LEADER OF THE YEAR 2024
Recognising the vitally important role and impact of Careers Teachers, and those who have excelled in the past year.
WINNER: Andrew Webb, Featherstone High School
BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR 2024
Celebrating Spark!'s most impactful and sustained business partners, without whom none of our work would be possible.
WINNER: SEGRO
WORK EXPERIENCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR 2024
Acknowledging the highest quality work placements, engaging diverse staff and with a significant impact on the young people's work readiness.
WINNER: Bush Hall, Music House for Children and Next Door Records
WORK EXPERIENCE YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR 2024
Recognising young people who have gone above and beyond during their work placements.
WINNERS: Kyler Burke (Novotel)
SCHOOL / BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR 2024
Highlighting productive and meaningful partnerships between schools and employers, upon which good careers guidance and services rely.
WINNER: GSK Treasury Team and Elthorne Park School
CROSS-SECTOR INNOVATION OF THE YEAR 2024
Showcasing the innovative and impactful cross-sector partnerships, reaching and benefitting young people most at risk of becoming 'Not in Employment, Education or Training'.
WINNERS: Heathrow, SkillsBuilder and HRUC
YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR 2024
Acknowledging and celebrating the commitment and hard work of Young Ambassadors and Associates, at the centre of services and peer-leadership.
WINNERS: Marley Billing-Delapenha (Masbro Youth Club)
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2024
Celebrating employee volunteers' contribution and commitment to employability skills development for young people.
WINNERS: Amit Sethi (Novotel)
MENTOR AND MENTEE OF THE YEAR 2024
Recognising the impactful mentoring relationships, at the heart of our CONNECT Programme.
Dave Baimbridge (SEGRO) & Karndip Singh (Featherstone High School)
Claire Davidson (The FA) & Priyanka Samji (Alperton High School)
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD 2024
Recognising the long term commitment of a local individual and their impact on young people's employment chances
Will Tyler
