Each year, awards are presented across multiple categories to celebrate excellence across the political spectrum, including Labour MP of the Year, Conservative MP of the Year, Other MP of the Year, and Overall MP of the Year. We also present the Politician of the Year award, which extends beyond Parliament to recognise MPs, councillors, and mayors who have made a significant impact in their local communities. This award highlights achievement in advocacy, community engagement, innovation, impact, and leadership.
In addition, the Young People’s MP of the Year category recognises MPs who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to engaging with and representing young people. Nominations are shortlisted following the initial voting round, after which young people are invited to vote for the final winner.
The Patchwork Foundation is committed to promoting and showcasing best practice. Each year, MPs across the UK work closely with diverse communities, with many delivering strong representation for groups that are often underrepresented in public life. The awards recognise and celebrate this work, with winners nominated by members of the public and grassroots organisations and selected by an independent panel of judges.
Each year, we invite nominations for the MP who has gone above and beyond in supporting and advocating for underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.
Our MP of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate MPs who embody the ethos and values of the Foundation by championing underrepresented, minority, and disadvantaged communities across the UK.
Nominations are submitted by members of the public, who share the reasons for their choice. These are combined with independent research and information on each nominated MP to create a standardised submission for review. Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges through a blind judging process, assessing each nominee on their work, impact, and achievements.
As a general rule, nominations will not be considered for MPs who have won within the previous two years, hold senior leadership positions in government or opposition, or are actively contesting a leadership role. Individuals under investigation or suspension are also excluded from consideration.
The awards ceremony takes place at Speaker’s House in the Palace of Westminster, bringing together MPs from across the UK, constituency representatives, Patchwork alumni and participants, and community leaders to celebrate the nominees and award recipients.
A record of past recipients of the MP of the Year Awards, recognising their contributions to underrepresented and disadvantaged communities across the UK.
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The MP of the Year Judging Panel are an independent group of leaders from across the charity sector that work closely with underrepresented communities in the UK. The judges make their decisions on an anonymous basis, focussing only on the work completed by MPs to engage diverse communities within politics each year.
Dame Clare Moriarty is Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, the national charity providing free, confidential advice to millions of people across England and Wales each year. She joined Citizens Advice in 2021 following a distinguished career of more than three decades in the Civil Service, where she served as Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2015–2019) and subsequently at the Department for Exiting the European Union (2019–2020). Her earlier career included senior leadership roles at the Department for Transport and the Department of Health. A passionate advocate for inclusive leadership and public service, Clare was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath in recognition of her contribution to public life.
Siddiq Musa is a trailblazing business leader, recognised as the first senior Muslim partner at KPMG, with over 27 years’ experience in UK tax services. As Chief Operating Officer at KPMG he has overseen a 3,000-strong workforce and managed a turnover exceeding £500 million, while providing strategic counsel to more than twenty public organisations. Beyond his corporate career, Siddiq has made a profound impact on social mobility and diversity: he has personally mentored more than 300 young people, many from ethnic minority backgrounds, and championed initiatives benefiting over 10,000 young people, equipping
them with the skills and opportunities to pursue careers in politics, education and the private sector. A strong advocate for inclusion and gender equality in STEM, he has inspired over 1,000 students across the North of England through school visits and talks, and is closely involved with the Naz Legacy Foundation’s work to empower young people from diverse communities.
Manish Tiwari is the Founder and Managing Director of Here & Now 365, the UK’s leading multicultural marketing agency. Under his leadership, the agency has worked with major brands, government departments and public bodies to engage Britain’s diverse and diaspora communities authentically and effectively. Manish is a prominent voice on representation in media and advertising, and a passionate advocate for ensuring minority communities are seen, heard and engaged in British public life.
Hannah Stevens is Chief Executive of Elect Her, the non-partisan organisation dedicated to motivating, supporting and equipping women in all their diversity to stand for elected office across the UK. Under her leadership, Elect Her has supported thousands of women on their journeys into politics, working across every nation and region of the UK and with all major political parties. Hannah is a leading advocate for equal representation in our democracy and for breaking down the structural barriers that prevent women from entering political life.
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is one of Britain’s most successful Paralympic athletes and a crossbench peer in the House of Lords. Over an extraordinary sporting career she won 11 Paralympic gold medals across five Games, together with six London Marathon titles and over 30 world records. Since joining the House of Lords in 2010, Tanni has been a powerful voice on disability rights, welfare reform, sport and young people, and has held a wide range of leadership roles in public life, including as Chancellor of Northumbria University and Chair of ukactive. She is widely recognised as one of the UK’s most influential advocates for inclusion in sport and society.
Daniel Noruwa is a policy and public affairs consultant, writer and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience leading strategies for change. He co-founded Black Politicos, the largest network for Black professionals in UK politics, and has worked with a wide range of government bodies and civil society organisations. Daniel has served as Research, Design and Policy Lead at The Ubele Initiative, the African diaspora-led infrastructure organisation, and has engaged with high-profile charities including The Old Vic. He graduated from the University of Southampton with a BSc in Politics and International Relations and continues to drive equity through impactful policy initiatives.
Sabrina Daniel is a trainee solicitor at a corporate law firm in London. She completed the Patchwork Masterclass Programme in 2024 and went on to co-host the 2024 MP of the Year Awards. She is delighted to return this year as a judge, supporting and celebrating the next cohort of Patchworkers and recognising outstanding parliamentarians.
Sophie Layton is an award-winning editor, freelance political journalist & communications specialist, & a 2024 Patchwork alumna. The former Managing Editor of WILD Magazine, Editor of Ed Fringe Review, & Arts & Theatre Editor of Forge Press, she is currently the Digital Media Officer for the Student Publication Association, a charity empowering student journalists from across the UK & Republic of Ireland. Sophie has previously served as a judge for the Student Publication Association National Awards & The Queer Student Awards.
