08/10/2026
What an afternoon of kindness, commitment and community spirit! 💛
Yesterday’s Time2Volunteer Awards brought us together at DoubleTree by Hilton Hull to celebrate the volunteers who give so much to communities across Hull and the East Riding.
Congratulations to all our winners, our highly commended recipient and every finalist. Your stories remind us how much difference people can make by giving their time, sharing their skills and being there for others.
Meet our award recipients - and the sponsors and supporters who helped us celebrate them:
- Active and Sport Award - Phoenix FC
Sponsored by Active Humber
- Behind the Scenes Volunteer Award — Bruce Parkin, SHoRes Centre
Sponsored by Umber Creative
- Environmental Volunteer Award — Karyn Murby, Molescroft Wildlife Network
Sponsored by Transwaste Recycling & Aggregates Ltd
- Founding Volunteer Award — Ryan Gardiner, A Shining Light
Sponsored by KCOM
Highly Commended — Samantha Catanach, Chasing Rainbows Registered Charity
- Good Neighbour Volunteer Award - Christopher Palmer
Sponsored by Mitsubishi Chemical Group.
- Inclusive Volunteer Award - John Rutherford
Supported by MADL – Making A Difference Locally
- Long Serving Volunteer Award - Andy Forsey, HEY Children's University
Sponsored by Forrester Boyd - Chartered Accountants
- Older Volunteer Award - Rene James, Sight Support HEY
Sponsored by Jane Brooks Law
- Volunteer Team Award - Mysterious minds
Supported by Smile Chances.
- Volunteer Trustee Award - Janet Adamson, Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University
Supported by Smailes Goldie.
- Young Volunteer Award - Ellie White, The Peel Project
Sponsored by Eltherington Group
- Special Recognition Award - Maureen Mulligan, Welcome House
Supported by East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Maureen has given more than 700 hours in the past year alone to help people seeking sanctuary in Hull rebuild their lives. From providing everyday essentials to creating connections through football, photography and theatre, her contribution is extraordinary.
As Maureen said: “I wanted the people we support to be the main focus, because it’s not about me.”
That generosity of spirit was at the heart of yesterday’s celebration. 👏
A huge thank you to our category sponsors and supporters, and everyone who helped make the afternoon possible:
🤝 Our event partners
Hull CVS | City Health Care Partnership CIC (Hull) | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Hull City Council
🎬 The team behind the event
MADL - our drinks sponsor
Matthew Good Foundation and Big Picture Charity Films - for filming on the day and the Special Recognition film
DoubleTree by Hilton Hull - for hosting us
Ben Blundell – Aperture Blundell - for photography
Sparq - for creative and technical support.
Darren Lethem - our fantastic host who sews the event together on the day.
Thank you also to our speakers, Councillor Victoria Aitken and Councillor Mike Ross, and our special guests: Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Julie Good, Lord Mayor Cllr Maria Coward and Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council Cllr Linda Johnson.
To every volunteer, nominator, guest and supporter who joined us - thank you for helping us give these remarkable people the recognition they deserve.
Together, we are stronger.
