Headway Annual Awards
The Headway Annual Awards is the biggest event in Headway’s calendar. It’s a day for celebrating the dedication, growth and outstanding achievements of brain injury survivors, carers, volunteers, and others in the Headway community across the United Kingdom.
Each finalist, chosen by a selection panel, will be invited along with a guest to a glittering luncheon at The Royal Lancaster in London on Friday 12 December 2025.
Award categories
Alex Richardson Achiever of the Year - sponsored by Slater & Gordon
Carer of the Year - sponsorship opportunity available
Volunteer of the Year - sponsored by Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
Stephen McAleese Outstanding Contribution to Headway Award - sponsorship opportunity available
The Headway Extra Mile Award - for staff working in local Headway charities, sponsored by Irwin Mitchell
Watch highlights from last year’s Annual Awards on our YouTube channel, including inspiring videos of each finalist in every category. For a glimpse into the event and the incredible stories shared, start with the featured ‘Carer of the Year’ video below.
What you can expect
The Headway Annual Awards are back, and this year we’re heading to the elegant 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Please contact the Headway Fundraising Team on events@headway.org.uk to reserve a place.
When: Friday, 12th December 2025
Where: 5-star Royal Lancaster, Hyde Park, London
Cost: £3,400 for a table of 10 (individual tickets are available on request)
* All prices are subject to VAT
Reserve your place
Contact the Headway Fundraising Team by emailing events@headway.org.uk, or through the button below, to make a table reservation.
“The Headway Annual Awards is a fantastic corporate event where we pay tribute to brain injury survivors, staff, volunteers, campaigners and fundraisers across the Headway network.
"We look forward to seeing new and old faces this December at what promises to be an inspirational and moving afternoon.”
- Holly Howey, Events Manager
Sponsorship and branding opportunities
Whether you’ll be joining us on the day or celebrating with us from afar, we invite you to browse our range of sponsorship and branding packages on offer. Whether a small local business or multi-site organisation, we have something for everyone. You may choose to sponsor the table wine, auction or audio-visual entertainment – or perhaps you’d like to support the photographer on the day or gift bags given to our amazing finalists. Contact our events team for more information on this year's Annual Awards sponsorship opportunities.
Alex Richardson Achiever of the Year Award
Sponsored by Slater & Gordon
Carer of the Year
*Sponsorship opportunity available*
Volunteer of the Year Award
Sponsored by Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
Stephen McAleese Outstanding Contribution to Headway Award
*Sponsorship opportunity available*
The Headway Extra Mile Award
Sponsored by Irwin Mitchell
Contact our events team for more information on this year's Annual Awards sponsorship opportunities.
Support our silent auction and raffle
A much-loved part of the day is the Headway Annual Awards Silent Auction!
With a fantastic selection of items and experiences up for grabs, every bid helps us continue supporting those affected by brain injury. From luxury getaways to unique memorabilia, there's something for everyone. We are seeking prizes for the Headway Annual Awards auction and raffle. Nothing too large or small – contact us today to pledge a contribution.
The money raised through these activities makes a huge difference to our vital work throughout the year, supporting brain injury survivors, their families and carers.
Supporters will receive their logo and company name on the auction website.
Winners of the 2024 Awards
Cardiff brain injury survivor and artist wins national award
A brain injury survivor from Wales has won a national award from leading UK brain injury charity, Headway – the brain injury association.
Find out morePalestinian mother who moved family to UK after son's life-changing brain injury wins nati...
A woman who gave up her life and home in Bethlehem to move to London to care for her son after he sustained a severe brain injury has received a national award from Headway – the brain injury associat...
Find out moreStockport man wins national award after 40 years volunteering for brain injury charity
A man from Stockport has received a national award from Headway – the brain injury association, to celebrate an incredible 40 years of volunteering.
Find out moreRetiring charity Chair wins national award after 25 years of dedication
A Birmingham man who has been involved in leading a brain injury charity for 25 years has received a national Outstanding Contribution award from Headway – the brain injury association.
Find out moreEast Lothian woman wins national award for 20 years of dedication to Scotland brain injury...
A woman from East Lothian has been recognised for ‘going the extra mile’ for brain injury survivors, receiving an award from Headway, the leading UK brain injury charity.
Find out moreHeadway Annual Awards 2024: Meet your finalists!
We introduce to you the 15 inspirational finalists across our five Headway Annual Awards categories.
Find out more
You can watch all the action from the previous Annual Awards on our Headway Awards YouTube playlist.
