Students, staff and Tender supporters came together this week to celebrate Tender’s Annual Awards 2023, held at The Unicorn Theatre in London.
The event celebrated the admirable contributions of young people, teachers and communities towards preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence, through their work with Tender. The event celebrated Tender’s 20th year of operation this year.
Attended by Tender Patron Olivia Colman, some of our new celebrity Ambassadors including Aisling Bea, Amy-Leigh Hickman and Priyanga Burford, as well as key figures in the sector such as Jess Philips, Labour MP and Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding, and Deputy Mayor for London for Policing and Crime Sophie Linden, the event recognised the widespread support Tender has received from schools and fundraisers across the country.
Award winners:
- Fundraising Champions Award – Parliament Hill School, London
- Fundraising Champions Award – Xeni Milonas and Rosie Diamantopoulo
- Outstanding Secondary School – Newsome Academy, Yorkshire
- Outstanding Primary School – Barn Croft, London
- Outstanding Creative Response – Ralph Allen School, Bath
- Outstanding Support in Higher Education – University of East Anglia
- Outstanding Specialist Setting – Daniel Aristidou at Pathways School
- Outstanding Primary School Teacher – Mr. Tofi, Chapel End Junior Academy
- Outstanding Secondary School Teacher – Abdul Majeed, Yorkshire
- Outstanding Youth Worker – Mike Towndrow, Meet-Up, Norfolk
- Special Award for Long Term Commitment to Tender – Rory Conwell
Thank you to everyone who attended to celebrate with us.