Hailsham Hero 2025

Vote for your next Hailsham Hero

Click on the categories below to vote

Voting closes on 30 October, 2025 at 23:59.

FOLLOWING the successful recognition of local achievers last year, the search for the next Hailsham Hero has been launched.

The initiative was launched in 2024 by Hailsham News and Hailsham FM and saw a number of local Heroes awarded for their efforts in the town.

The Hailsham Hero Award is a perfect way to acknowledge someone truly deserving person who has made a real difference through their generous spirit and tireless work with the Hailsham area.

It could be a local teacher. charity worker, volunteer, fundraiser, group, campaigner or anyone who has gone the extra mile to help those in need.

Residents can now vote for the next Hailsham Hero in various categories (listed below) and the winners will be announced at a special event in October.

The Hailsham Hero Award was previously run by the town’s Mayor, and the winner was presented at the annual meeting at the Civic Hall. The awards had to stop during COVID, but now it has returned, supported by the two media outlets.

CLICK ON THE CATEGORIES TO VOTE.

The Categories:

Outstanding Young Person Award
Recognise an inspirational young person with the Outstanding Young Person Award. This prestigious honour celebrates kids aged 4-12 who go above and beyond to make a positive impact in their community or within their school, or after school, sports or activity group.

Fundraiser of the Year
Honouring a local resident who goes above and beyond with their fundraising efforts to support local charities or causes.

Group Organisation Award
This category celebrates a local group or organisation that has made a meaningful, positive impact in our local community.

Charity of the Year
This category is to recognise a charity or local nonprofit organisation making a real difference in Hailsham.

Business Contribution to Charity Award
A new award for 2025, this is designed to give a massive thank you to a local business which lends supports either financially, or with equipment or support to a Hailsham-based charity, sports or community group.

Mayor’s Hero of the Year Award
This headline award will recognise the true Hailsham Hero for 2025 and is open to anyone who has made a huge difference to an individual, family, group, or who has had an ongoing involvement within local causes.

Voting

The votes will be tallied up in early November, when the winners will be announced at the special awards evening on Friday, 14th November.

Tickets to the evening awards evening will be on available soon via the official website. The event is looking for local businesses to sponsor the above categories, if you’re interested, then please email info@hailshamhero.co.uk.