Nominations for the INSIGHT Awards 2026 are now closed
A Big Thank You to everyone who submitted a nomination and to our Judges; Amanda, Carol and Lisa.
Congratualtions to all the individuals, teams and organisations shortlisted this year.
Join us at University of Staffordshire on Wednesday, 25th November 2026.
Helping us celebrate will be:
Our hosts:
- Darren Murinas – Chief Executive, Expert Citizens
- Laura Bailey – Founder of Ulysses Youth And
Speakers:
- Ian Treasure – International motivational speaker
- Jules Rowan – Life After Prison Award-winning podcast host
- Matt Peacock MBE – Co-Director of Arts & Homelessness International
- Lisa Iacono – Lived experience practitioner
- Kate Blakemore – CEO and founder of Her-Place Charitable Trust
- Lauren Bryan – Founder’s Associate at Transform your Training
- Steve Griffiths – Assertive outreach and assessment team
- Lady Unchained – Poet, Author, Presenter and Founder of Unchained
And on hand to bring the music:
- Akeem Thames – Lived Experience Practitioner and Music Artist
- Redeyefeenix – AKA Stephen Arnott founder of Beats Bus Records
Tickets are Going Fast, so Book Yours Today!
Finalists
Expert Citizens’ is pleased to announce the finalists of the Insight Awards 2026 (in no particular order).
Volunteering
Gayle Routledge – A Child of Mine
Jamie Palmer – Honeycomb Group Volunteering
Patrick Walsh – Target Housing
Welcoming
Sally Hawkins – Langan’s Tea Room
Sihle Mapanda – 2 Way Tenancy Solutions CIC
Michelle Southern – Street Paws
Listening
Amanda Stevenson – Adullam
Linda Cregg – Changing Lives
Sabine Goodwin – Food Aim Network
Learning
Dr Raven Brown – National Ugly Mugs
Isaac Samuels OBE – People’s Voice Media
Victoria Millns – Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Leading
Joni Emery – Clinks
JP Chapman – The Detox Factor CIC
Jennifer-Anne Smith – Salford Loaves and Fishes
Outstanding Achievement
Isaac Samuels OBE