The Living Wage Foundation are delighted to announce the winners of the Living Wage Champion Awards 2024. At last night’s awards, held at Techinquest in Cardiff Bay, employers and individuals from up and down the country were celebrated for their leadership in promoting the real Living Wage, Living Hours and Living Pensions in their respective industries and sectors.
The annual Living Wage Champion Awards celebrate the individuals and organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to the Living Wage movement. This year they were held in Cardiff for the first time ever in recognition of the strength and growth of the movement in the region. The 2024 awards were sponsored by Living Wage Employers Aviva and Cardiff Vale Credit Union and were hosted by BBC Radio presenter Jason Mohammad.
Katherine Chapman, Director of the Living Wage Foundation said: "We are thrilled to congratulate this year’s Living Wage Champion Award winners for their outstanding commitment to the real Living Wage. These exemplary employers have gone above and beyond to ensure that all workers are paid enough to live decent lives, demonstrating their dedication to fair pay and dignity in the workplace. After years of high living costs, it’s still so important.
By championing the real Living Wage, these organisation are not only transforming the lives of their employees, but are also setting a powerful example within their industries and communities. Because of their impressive leadership, record numbers of businesses have been inspired to accredit despite extremely challenging economic conditions, with now over 15,000 employers committed to always paying their workers in line with the cost of living. I warmly congratulate all of the winners on their well-deserved award and thank them for their support on the Living Wage movement.”
Here is the full list of 2024 winners:
Advocate of the Year Award - Brett Mendell, Thomas Kneale & Co
Cultural and Creative Champion Award - Youth Music
Recognised Service Provider Champion Award - Kindred Facilities Management
Health and Social Care Champion Award - Rachel Kelso & Nkem Okoli
Industry Trailblazer Award - Just Helpers Cleaning Agency
Living Hours Champion Award - Lifelink
Local Champion Award - Cardiff Living Wage City Steering Group and Action Team
Hospitality Champion Award - Borough Market
Iconic Champion Award - Kia Oval
Living Pension Champion Award - Coastline Housing
Campaign of the Year Award - Health and Social Care Campaign