The Milton Keynes Inspiration Awards are back on Saturday 8th June 2024 and the finalists have been announced.
The anticipation is mounting as the finalists for the highly coveted Milton Keynes Inspiration Awards 2024 have been officially announced. As a beacon of recognition for inspirational individuals and businesses across Milton Keynes, this prestigious awards ceremony is set to shine a spotlight on those who have made remarkable contributions to our community.
The Milton Keynes Inspiration Awards serve as a testament to the incredible talent, passion, and commitment that exists within our community and aims to honour these exceptional individuals and businesses who have left an indelible mark on Milton Keynes through their unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements.
As we gear up for the main event, scheduled to take place on the 8th of June 2024 at the prestigious Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Milton Keynes, the public are invited to celebrate the finalists and their extraordinary accomplishments. Providing an opportunity to come together as a community and show appreciation for those who continue to inspire us with their remarkable stories and achievements.
Voting for the finalists has now begun, giving the public the chance to cast their votes and help determine the winners across various categories. VOTE HERE!
Additionally, tickets to the awards ceremony are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.mkinspirationawards.co.uk. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this memorable evening and witness the crowning of Milton Keynes' true inspirations.
2024 Finalists
Inspired category
Inspirational role model
Agnieszka McCluskey
Amanda Fisher
Sarah Lowe - ParentAsess
Janine Coney
Melanie Prince
Lisa Shepherd (MK Bluetits)
Inspirational young Person
Cody Jackson
Kale Harris-Herbert
Freddie Liggins
Andy Slater
Amy Sargent
Maryam Jazeem
Inspirational community champion
Scott Foulter (Man Cave)
Ross Hockham - (UK Astronomy)
Jos Lygo-Baker /MKCCG (Milton Keynes Cardiac Group)
Gemma Spinks- (Mindful Mama Club)
Councillor Paul Baxter
Lisa Shepherd
Charity category
Outstanding local charity
life International Christian Fellowship
MK Act Charity
Curly Tails Pig Sanctuary
Ride High
Shay's Smiles
Christina Coker
Inspiring Volunteer
Leslie German
Scott Poulter (the Man Cave)
Maggie Ferguson (community fridge Netherfield)
Tyler Coventry
Hayden Jones
Molly Hepburn Edwards - The Cannon Pub Newport Pagnell
Verity Slaughter - Penney
Inspiring fundraiser
Julie's selling group
Andrew French
Skye Humberstone (Vahlanayru)
Hayden Jones
Gary Spinks
Katie Simpson
Business category
Upcoming entrepreneur
Charlotte - Bettys kitchen
Tuesdaze
Janine Coney - Janine Coney consulting
Tiny Terra MK
Lorne Ashton - LPA Sparkles
Laura Bradshaw - tlc dog academy and walking
Best local business
Bespoke presents
Ultra Events
Spinks Creative
SweetSarah - Sarah Nicole Smith
Jeanette’s Flower Displays
Helen Neill / DoggieDoDoggieDon't
Most charitable business
Corinas cool kids - (Corina Cleaver Tattam )
Jackador Dog Training
Horwood House Hotel & Spa
Lisa Shepherd
Grumpy Cook Cafe (loughton)
Performing arts category
Best solo act
Bex Mercer
Lopes Kiala
Hellen Whaley (Lord Grey)
Lee Dodds
Christy Mcgrath
Ollie Corbett
Best group act
Funktionality live band
The Stencil Pencils
The Fabulous Miss Jones trio
Blunden
the Zeros
Best theatre group/school
MK company
On the Talent
Milton Keynes Dance Centre
Emily Butler (EM dance coaching)
PQA Pauline Quirk Academy Milton Keynes
Creative arts category
Best Creative Individual
Lauren McGovern MUA
Natasha Danielle (poet)
Bex Mercer
Liz Alexander - The Liz Editorial
Tuesdaze
Best creative school/company
The Play's The Thing's Theatre,
Milton Keynes Dance Centre
Micaela Perez - Amaro/ my burlesque
Hellen Whaley - Lord Grey
Dreamers Creative Agency
Christy Mcgrath
Social media influencer
Sophie etc.
Lisette Mibo Esio - The Stylish Mum
Janine Coney
ReuBekah Vidz
Lee Reade
Elle Banister
Inspiring Blogger
Selina Dunn (MK Foodies Club)
Sophie etc.
Victoria's Vintage Blog
Amanda (@gingermumstyle)
Upcoming content creator
Lisette Mibo Esio - The Stylish Mum
Skye Humberstone (Vahlanayru)
Lee Dodds
Liz editorial
The Pod Cast Studio
MK Equality category
Inspiring person within the disability community
Navrita Atwal
Nkiru Arts
Kaylee Mccormack
Kale Harris-Herbert
Mrs Marie Andrews
Sarah Evans
Inspiring community group within disability
MDUK Milton Keynes muscle meeting
CIL - Milton Keynes Centre for Integrated Living
Ride High Equestrian
Headway Milton Keynes
Men in sheds Milton Keynes
Unity MK
Sports category
Inspiring sports person
Paige Hottor First Class Athletics
Rephet Khan (Kally)
Hiren Patel
Lisa Shepperd
Toby Draper
Jordan spencer
Inspiring Young Person
Kaylee Mccormack
Freddie Liggins
Cindie Keeble
Alex Simms
Inspiring Local Team
Milton Keynes Rugby Club
Stoke Hammond youth FC belles U9 Girls
MK United Women's Walking Football
Newport Pagnell under 18s
Shenley FC (whole club)
Inspiring male fitness/PT/Coach
Ebbz Kpobi
Lee Reade _ The Keeper
Anthony Harris ( Alpha boxing club)
Hiren Patel
Steve at Transformation fitness
Andrew Whyte (Mk Trainer)
Inspiring female fitness/PT/Coach
Helen Colby-Major / Major Fitness MK
Verity Robinson –Chair of bletchley rugby club
Lorraine Moss(Rainie PT)
Laura Blomfield
Lisa Haskett ENFITNESS
Tracy Phelps (another level Muay Thai)
CJ from Mind Fitness Revolution
Education category
Inspiring teacher
Helen Westwood (maths and financial teacher)
Helen Whalley (Lord Grey)
Joanna burton (Chestnuts School)
Kate Westerby (Newton Leys primary school)
Scott Greenwood (Lord Grey Academy)
Laurie Markatos (st Pauls)
Sandra Trew (Get Real Parental Coaching)
Inspiring higher education
Open university
University of Bedford MK Campus
Inspiring primary school
St Paul's Catholic school
Walton high
Oakgrove
Stantonbury
Inspiring secondary school
Priory rise school
Romans Field school (Primary special needs)
Chestnuts primary school
Cedars Primary School
Rickley Park Primary
Inspiring nursery
Highfield house nursery
Duckling Preschool
Saplings children centre
Chipmonks pre school, Broughton
Giles Brook Nursery, Tattenhoe.
Teeny Queeny
Emergency health services category
Inspiring emergency worker
Karen Melville (police call handler)
Lyn Dempsey (Clinical nurse)
Andrew obrien
Megan Yau (carer)
Anna Kent (nurse)
Lindsay McInnis / D.O.T.S. Chiropractic
Inspiring emergency/health service
Clearsight Opticians
Newport Pagnell district nursing team
MKUH Perinatal Mental Health team
Inspiring carer/PA of the year
Gemma Holly Simpkins
Sharon Tingling
Lorraine Woodbridge
Cabdul Axmed
Zahra Ahmed
Beth Borrow
Food and beverage category
Best restaurant
TUKTUK THAI
Las Iguanas Milton Keynes
Ganges Lounge
Chunkeez
Moza
Five Akhis
Inspiring cafe/bistro
Café Sen
The Woodside cafe
The Bakehouse deli
Betty's kitchen
Game Changer Kitchen
Lodge Farm Cafe
Best pub
The Crooked Billet
The George at Little Brickhill
The Green Man, Eversholt
The barley mow (Cosgrove)
The Nags Head Great Linford
Organisers of the MK Inspiration would like to thank their media partners MKFM and Pulse magazine for their continued support, other thanks goes to headline sponsors Maaya, Blossom Room, Kobe, Knight Racer and silver sponsor Mailbox etc. Thanks also goes to the 2024 committee: Kerry Thompson, Kristina Perestegi, Naseem Khan and James Lancaster.
For more information about the Milton Keynes Inspiration Awards 2024 and to stay up to date on the latest news and announcements, please visit www.mkinspirationawards.co.uk.
