Slough Changemaker Awards

Thursday, December 5, 2024, 5:45 PM - 9:30 PM

Slough Changemaker Awards

Join us in celebrating Slough's community heroes, innovators, and businesses as we shine the spotlight on a year of remarkable achievements in the community.

  • Free to attend.
  • Inspiring speeches from Slough community members.
  • A drinks reception on arrival.
  • A diverse food menu, including vegetarian and vegan options.
  • The opportunity to vote for your Community Hero award winner. 

Book your place at the Plus X Innovation Slough Changemaker Awards. Ticket sales end at 17:30 on Tues 3rd December.

Slough Changemaker Awards

Award Categories

Click on each award to learn more:

Startup of The Year Award

This award is to celebrate Slough’s newest businesses.
 

The judges are looking for businesses that have gained market traction and set a benchmark for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence. They would also like to know how the business has or will impact society.

The nominee must have been trading for a maximum of two years.

Maker of The Year Award

This award is to recognise individuals or teams that have shown creativity, innovation, and efficacy in developing products that have, or will positively impact their communities and industries.  

 

The judges are looking for makers who have built great products and done so ethically and sustainably.

People’s Choice: Community Hero Award

This award celebrates an individual or group whose commitment to Slough has significantly contributed to the community. It is for those directly involved in grassroots action, whose passion and support have meaningfully bolstered the town.  

 

This a community-centric award, and the winner will be decided by a public vote during the awards ceremony.

Business Growth Award

This award is for businesses that have made significant and sustainable growth in their sector. The business may have overcome obstacles and adjusted, identified a need in your market, or developed a new product that rocketed your business to another level. 

 

The judges are looking for businesses that have adapted, developed and contributed to the community.

Outstanding Achievement in Business Award

This award is for the extraordinary people who have gone above and beyond to achieve something outstanding in their work within the past twelve months. They could be a team member, colleague, or friend; we want to hear about Slough's remarkable individuals. 

 

This is open to anyone in Slough, and we would like to hear about how the nominee has gone the extra mile to succeed.

Social Impact Award

This award celebrates organisations or businesses that have positively impacted society through social, sustainability, or community initiatives. The award is open to everyone, including charities, and community organisations.  

 

The judges want to hear about the business or organisation's activities and how they have positively impacted the community. 

Leader of the Year Award

This award celebrates Slough's business or charity leaders — those whose leadership has taken organisations to new heights and demonstrates extraordinary skill and expertise. 

 

The winner will be a pioneer who has made an outstanding contribution to a business by leading teams, creating job opportunities and inspiring others.

Event Schedule

Event Schedule

17:45: Doors open and welcome reception

18:30: Welcome Speech

18:40: Winner announcement – Maker of The Year  

18:45: Winner announcement – Business Growth Award

18:50: Community Hero Award Finalists Live Speech

19:00: Winner announcement - Outstanding Achievement in Business

19:05: Winner announcement - Social Impact Award

19:10: Drinks, refreshments and voting for the Community Hero Award Winner

19:40: Winner announcement – Leader of The Year

19:45 Winner announcement – Startup of The Year

19:50: Social Stories

20:00: Winner announcement – Community Hero Award  

20:10: Canapes, music, photo opportunities and networking  

Getting here

  1. Town centre location
  2. Major transport links
  3. Accessible building
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Slough Station: 3 mins walk

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Windsor & Eton Riverside: 12 mins cycle, 6 mins train

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Maidenhead Station: 6 mins train, 18 mins drive

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London Paddington: 17 mins train

Book your place

Complete the form to attend the Slough Changemaker Awards on
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 5:45 PM - 9:30 PM.

Ticket sales end at 17:30 on Tues 3rd December.