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, which have never been more important.
See 2025's award winners below and more photos here
SPONSOR THE 2026 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 PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 2025
Recognising the vitally important role and impact of Careers Teachers and those who have excelled in the past year.
WINNER: Ruhina Mehdi, Stanmore College
BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR 2025
Celebrating Spark!'s most impactful and sustained business partners, without whom none of our work would be possible.
WINNER: Hill Group
WORK EXPERIENCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR 2025
Acknowledging the highest quality work placements, engaging diverse staff and with a significant impact on the young people's work readiness.
WINNER: Milley Hair Lounge
WORK PLACEMENT YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR 2025
Recognising young people who have gone above and beyond during their work placements.
WINNERS: Bartek Farbis, Gunnersbury Park and Nynke Rumley, Scotties
SCHOOL / BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR 2025
Highlighting productive and meaningful partnerships between schools and employers, upon which good careers guidance and services rely.
WINNER: Peabody and Hendon School
SEND / ALTERNATIVE PROVISION PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR 2025
Showcasing and celebrating hugely impactful cross-sector collaborations for some of the most marginalised young people in our communities
WINNERS: Bedfont Lakes Country Parks and WPES
YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR 2025
Acknowledging and celebrating the commitment and hard work of Young Ambassadors and Associates, at the centre of services and peer-leadership.
WINNERS: Malika Hafeez, Featherstone High School
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2025
Celebrating employee volunteers' contribution and commitment to employability skills development for young people.
WINNERS: Louise Gibbons, National Physical Laboratory
MENTOR AND MENTEE OF THE YEAR 2025
Recognising the impactful mentoring relationships, at the heart of our CONNECT Programme.
Tanzell Zia, SEGRO & Umer Ahmed, Harlington School
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD 2025
Recognising the long term commitment of a local individual and their impact on young people's employment chances
David Scott
