For the care, consideration, and dedication Astra and Hayley show to bereaved families in their area and across the 3 counties they do activity in.

Astra and Hayley approach the support they provide as a group holistically, organising massage sessions for bereaved parents and setting up other activity like the Starlight Walk. And of course for their incredible teamwork.

Astra Shipton

For the breadth and depth of Bhavna and Vijay Bhargava's involvement with Sands, from the videos and campaigns that they have so generously starred in, to the personal stories they have shared in the media, becoming a befriender and HLV, their involvement in the South Asian Support Groups, Roundtable, and the Listening Project.

For the determination to keep Chesterfield Sands running and being the local support bereaved families need; often single-handedly managing all the behind the scenes needs of the group, as well as befriending.

Emma's commitment to Chesterfield Sands and bereaved families in her area is outstanding. Emma organises ribbon displays for Baby Loss Awareness Week, Wave of Light services, craft events and displays in the local community so families have a variety of ways to receive support.

For Hayden's immense dedication to running Sands United FC Grimsby and Cleethorpes team and ensuring that all players are included, can remember their baby, and have community support through their grief. 

And for his commitment to making sure as many people as possible know about Sands, Sands United FC Grimsby and Cleethorpes, and join him to be part of the supportive community he has created.

For the care, consideration, and dedication Hayley and Astra show to bereaved families in their area and across the 3 counties they do activity in.

Hayley and Astra approach the support they provide as a group holistically, organising massage sessions for bereaved parents and setting up other activity like the Starlight Walk. And of course for their incredible teamwork.

For passionately sharing Sands with his colleagues and inspiring them to join him in picking up the knitting needles and making a huge impact for bereaved families.

Not only did Martin teach himself to knit, but he taught colleagues too, giving advice and encouragement to all, and welcoming all abilities to join what those who nominated him call the 'Centrica Sands Knitting Community'.

For the effort Michelle has put into creating different events for bereaved families to take part in so that they can get support in the format that works for them.

The craft sessions, Wave of Light events, her involvement in the creation of a Bereavement Suite at the South West Acute Hospital and the Light of Love service, all of this provides much needed connection and community for parents.

For an incredible 25 years of volunteering with Sands, her deep sense of compassion and warm nature with the parents she have supported over the years. 

Over this time Patricia has been involved with all aspects of Sands' activity in Glasgow, all the services and events she has organised, the connections she has built with midwives and vicars, her involvement in organising the ball, all to raise awareness of Sands and make sure bereaved parents and families can access the local support Glasgow Sands so diligently provides.

For being an inspiring leader of Sands United FC Nottingham. 

In 12 months of Sands United FC Nottingham, Raj has brought in new players, going out of his way to make sure players feel part of the team and supported in their experience of bereavement. 

All next to organising matches, raising money, and raising awareness of the team and Sands. The team players described Raj as a role model and because of him, his players no longer have to experience their grief alone.