The shortlist for the GPA2021 is announced

Written By Sarah-Jane Freni

The Golden Key partnership is bringing about change at every level for Bristol citizens with the most complex needs. The Great Practice Awards 2021 reflect this aspiration, celebrating the work of individuals, organisations and networks that are creating systemic change across the city.

We have welcomed nominations from across the city and are pleased to announce the shortlist for all seven categories:

Inspiring Learning Award

  • Helping Homeless Believe

  • The Junction Project

  • Talking Money

  • Auti-Ms

Change for Good Award

  • One25

  • Ben Mitchell (HWCP)

  • Rachel Brown & Jo Davies (Second Step)

  • Claire O’Connell (St Mungo’s)

  • Emma Macrae (BHS)

  • Abri

Developing Trust Award

  • Second Step Volunteer Services staff

  • The “Essential Items Team” (BDP, AWP, BCC, St Mungo’s, …)

  • The Bristol Wet Clinic Team

  • Danya Ellis (St Mungo’s)

  • Project Z (Caring in Bristol)

Cultivating Change Award

  • Jenny Riley (One25)

  • Kerryn Bell (Talking Money)

  • Sophie Bailie (Second Step)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award

  • Marta Keczmerska (St Mungo’s)

  • Rachel Rayner (Mental Health Mates)

  • BeOnBoard

  • Lovewell

Independent Futures Award

  • Harry Greatorex (BCC)

  • Ali Maxwell (BIMHN)

  • Bristol Photo Festival / Arnolfini / Jessie Edwards-Thomas

  • Bristol Wellbeing College

System Change Hero Award

  • Victoria Holder (BCC)

  • Julia Ross (CCG)

  • Lynn Gibbons & Rosie Closs (South Gloucestershire Council)

  • Maria Hamood & Jamie Mahood (BCC)

  • Jess Oke (AWP/BDP)

The System Change Hero award is decided by popular public vote.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Watershed on Thursday 7th October 2021 (5.30-7.30pm). You can book your tickets here.

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