Kameese Davies, founder of Nylah’s Natural, winner of the Inspirational Mother of the Year award
Winston Goode, community leader who works to end youth violence, received the Community Impact Leader Award.
London: March 3rd, 2025—The UK’s unsung heroes have been honoured at the inaugural Community, Corporate, and Culture Awards,(CCCAs) an evening of celebration and inspiration from those who have made a meaningful impact and contributed to the development and success of others.
Launched by co-founders Mahari Hay and Mexy Thomas to celebrate the value and importance of community spirit, the awards recognised the often-overlooked contributions of individuals who help strengthen and uplift their communities.
Hosted by comedian Thanyia Moore, VIP guests, including Dawn Butler MP, joined the finalists and their families, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, London on Saturday night, in celebrating all who have significantly impacted communities, culture and corporates over the past year.
The audience was moved to tears as they listened to powerful and inspirational stories of dedication, and community impact, making the awards ceremony a truly unforgettable and emotional celebration.
This year’s winners included Kameese Davies, founder of natural hair care brand Nylah’s Natural, who won the Inspirational Mother of the Year Award for her dedication to creating natural hair care products while balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. As a role model for women navigating similar journeys, Kameese from the West Midlands, shares her experiences to foster a sense of community and empowerment.
Winston Goode, founder and CEO of Juvenis, received one of the loudest cheers when he picked up the Community Impact Leader Award for his commitment to supporting young Londoners and preventing youth violence. The Londoner’s influential report, Life As A Top Boy, has gained global recognition, and his work engages young people, their schools, and families to provide a holistic support system.
Alton Brown, also from London, was honored with the Public Sector Excellence Award for his leadership in using sport and art to tackle inequality and create opportunities for young people. As a trustee of two award-winning youth charities, he played a key role in the Bring the Power national youth engagement programme, which reached nearly one million young people across 16 countries.
Speaking about the awards’ success, co-founder Mahari said: “The ceremony was like a movie – a powerful celebration of the unsung heroes in our communities – individuals and corporate champions who make a real difference in culture, social impact, and everyday life. Their dedication and selflessness often go unnoticed, but tonight, we gave them the recognition they truly deserve. We are incredibly proud to honour their contributions and shine a spotlight on their inspiring work.”
Other winners included: Brixton Soup Kitchen, which won the Charity of the Year Award and who have served over 355,000 meals through food drop offs and outreach sessions since 2013. Fiddy Patel was recognised as ‘Role Model of the Year’ for her work with Bolton United Girls and her commitment to establishing a youth club in the community. Lorraine Dublin, lead microbraid wig stylist for the recent cinema blockbuster Wicked! scooped the Creative Success Award due to her trailblazing influence and creativity in the beauty industry. Sporting Icon of the Year Award was received by Rudy O’Halloran who set up and runs the Birmingham Run Club – where people connect, support each other, and rise over their challenges together.
Sarah Taitt, Chief Property and Services Officer at Wickes, the headline sponsor of the awards said: “The award ceremony was a truly inspiring event, celebrating the selfless dedication of individuals who go above and beyond for their communities. We are proud to support this initiative and celebrate the unsung heroes making a real difference.”
HSBC, which is committed to fostering inclusiveness and uplifting communities, partnered with the CCCAs as a Gold Participating Organisation. Shauna Roper, the bank’s Global Head of DE&I said: “Seeing the passion and commitment of these incredible individuals was humbling.
“At HSBC, we believe in the power of community, and it’s an honour to help recognise those who work tirelessly to improve the lives of others.”
The BBC supported the awards as a ‘participating organisation’. Annisha Taylor, BBC Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, said: “It was an unforgettable evening filled with stories of resilience, kindness, and unwavering commitment. We are proud to stand alongside such inspirational figures and support an event that shines a light on the true changemakers in our communities.”
Che Wheatley, Head of Marketing at Financial Times Live, the media partner for the awards, said: “At the awards we witnessed the impact of everyday heroes whose work often goes unnoticed. Their dedication embodies the very spirit of community, and we are privileged to be part of this celebration that brings their efforts to the forefront.”
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The Full List of CCCA 2025 Winners Are:
| Category | Winner |
| Community Pillar Winners | |
| Inspirational Father of the Year | Ritchie F – London |
| Inspirational Mother of the Year | Kameese Davies – West Midlands |
| Community Impact Leader of the Year | Winston Goode – London |
| Public Sector Excellence Award | Alton Brown – London |
| Young Visionary of the Year | Reccarnei Phillipson – London |
| Social Justice & Equality Champion | Faron Paul – London |
| Excellence in Media Award | Remel London – London |
| Corporate Pillar Winners | |
| Tech & Digital Champion of the Year (Individual) | Pamela Aculey – West Midlands |
| Tech & Digital Champion of the Year (Company) | The Black Rise – London |
| Corporate Impact Award | Aliyah Ali – London |
| Entrepreneur of the Year | Franklin Nnah – London |
| Healthcare and Wellbeing Award | Marsha Jones – London |
| Culture Pillar Winners | |
| Corporate Impact Award | Aliyah Ali – London |
| Social Justice & Equality Champion | Faron Paul – London |
| Creative Success Award | Lorraine Dublin – London |
| Charity of the Year | Brixton Soup Kitchen – London |
| Sporting Icon of the Year | Mayowa Quadri – London |
| Role Model of the Year | Fiddy Patel – Bolton |
Read more about the finalists per category:
Partners of The Community, Corporate and Culture Awards 2025 are:
- Monetary partners: Wickes, HSBC, Telent, Wray & Nephew
- Media partners: Financial Times and The Voice
- Participating organisations: BBC, Ruddocks and Co, Uncovered Designs
Judging: All finalists were chosen via an independent judging panel at a dedicated judging day, which was hosted at the Financial Times headquarters.. The panel reviewed nominations across all categories using a specific scoring metric and selected the top 3 / 4 nominees to be shortlisted in each category.