For 25 years, the Pride in Medway Awards have celebrated the everyday heroes, brave individuals, volunteers and organisations who make a real difference across Medway.
Recognising these people matters because so much of what makes a community strong often happens quietly, without recognition. The awards are an opportunity to shine a light on the people who give their time, support others, overcome challenges and go above and beyond to make Medway a better place.
The awards are made possible with the support of our sponsors. By getting behind Pride in Medway, sponsors play an important role in celebrating the people and organisations making a difference locally, and have the opportunity to raise their profile among the wider Medway community, local stakeholders and organisations.
With the awards celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2027, we take a closer look at two of our long-standing sponsors and their support for Pride in Medway.
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Medway Council
Medway Council has been a long-standing sponsor of the Pride in Medway Awards.
The council’s involvement reflects its commitment to recognising the people, groups and organisations that make a positive contribution to life across Medway.
As the awards enter their 25th year, Medway Council continues to play an important role in supporting this special celebration of the people who help make Medway such a great place to live, work and visit.
“To hear the phenomenal things that Medway people and organisations have done is a real privilege.
“To all those who took time to make a nomination – thank you, it is so important to shout about amazing things that happen in our brilliant community. And to those nominated, those who were shortlisted and of course our winners – every single person makes Medway the amazing place it is. Thank you for making me even more #ProudToBeMedway than usual.”
Vince Maple, Leader of Medway Council
“Our mayoral journey this year has crossed the paths of so many of our committed, passionate and dedicated volunteers and it was fitting that these remarkable achievements were being recognised. Our strapline for this annual event is recognising unsung heroes in our community and almost uniquely these are awards that anyone can be nominated for – together these great nominees and winners make our Medway just that bit of a kinder, fairer, supportive and fulfilling place to work, live and play.”
Trevor Clarke, Mayor of Medway (2025-2026)
Grain LNG
Based on the Isle of Grain in Medway, Grain LNG operates one of Europe’s largest liquefied natural gas terminals, playing an important role in the UK’s energy infrastructure and security of supply.
With more than 30 years at the site, Grain LNG is also committed to supporting the local community.
As a regular supporter of the Pride in Medway Awards, Grain LNG is once again sponsoring the awards in 2027, helping us celebrate the people, organisations and communities making a difference across Medway.
“Grain LNG has supported Pride in Medway for a number of years, and we are proud to continue being involved in an initiative that celebrates the people, organisations and communities making a difference across Medway.
“We’re looking forward to another great year and celebrating everything our local community has to offer.”