“I am proud that the Government I lead is the most diverse the UK has ever seen and the Patchwork Foundation is leading the charge in making politics more accessible to all, proving that young people from any background can be at the heart of British politics.”
The MP of the Year Awards celebrate the work of MPs from across the country who actively work with underrepresented and disadvantaged communities across the UK. The awards provide motivation for MPs to work with diverse communities and highlights best practice.
This year, we’ve also introduced the LabTech Community Champion Award, which recognises members of the public who have made significant contributions to their local community. You can nominate your Community Champion now alongside your MP of the Year, or find out more about the Award and it’s launch here.
The Patchwork Foundation believes in promoting and highlighting best practice. Each year MPs across the country work closely with diverse communities, with many MPs delivering excellent representation and coverage to otherwise underrepresented segments of society. The Patchwork Foundation rewards those winning MPs – nominated by members of the public or grassroots community organisations and selected by an independent panel of judges – by acknowledging them as the MPs of the Year. Our LabTech Community Champion Award also recognises individuals who are dedicated to enhancing their communities, and encourages a culture of social responsibility and community engagement.
Every year we ask you to nominate the MP you believe has gone above and beyond to support and advocate for underrepresented and disadvantaged communities. Nominations for the 2024 MP of the Year Awards, including for your LabTech Community Champion, are now open, so let us know who your MP of the Year is!
Please note that with the announcement of the General Election, for this year we will allow nominations of candidates who have decided to stand down. If they have been suspended or are under investigation, they remain ineligible.