Our People Awards 2024 - Booking is open!

Each year, we host this special event to bring together the people we support, offering a day filled with engaging activities, exhibitors and unique experiences. We have had lots of help from our Making Change group to create a fantastic event, there will be plenty of activities and stalls on offer to get involved in, as well as delicious food to indulge in, it’s set to be a day like no other. We will be able to share the full agenda with you in a few weeks but it includes a keynote speaker, interactive dancing, an awards ceremony and so much more.

Click here to book tickets.

Please note: You will need to book tickets for staff and the people you support. A maximum of 15 tickets are available to be booked per service.

Booking closes on Friday 13 September or whenever the tickets run out. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis and once the guest list is full, we will open a waiting list.

Watch a video montage of our 2023 event at Chester Zoo here .

Awards

We want to celebrate the achievements of the people we support and give them the recognition they deserve. To honor their efforts, we will be hosting an awards ceremony during our event.

Do you know someone who deserves to be acknowledged? Nominate them today! It's simple — just click here to download the nomination form, fill it out with the details of your nominee and why they deserve to win, and submit it by Friday, September 13.

Let's shine a light on those who inspire us all!

Can I volunteer on the day?

Absolutely, we would encourage anyone to be a volunteer on the day.

These volunteers will be the go-to for any information, support and, most importantly, enthusiasm on the day. If you think you fit the bill, get in touch with our volunteering team.

If you would like more information, please email volunteering@makingspace.co.uk.

Please note, any Making Space employees will need to have permission from their line manager to volunteer.

FAQ’s

Who can attend?

The event is for the people we support and our volunteers, staff are also welcome to attend if they are supporting someone on the day. If you are not someone we support or a volunteer for Making Space, but would still like to attend, email marketing@makingspace.co.uk.

There is a limit of 15 tickets per service for this event.

Will I be able to bring someone on the day if we haven’t booked?

We won’t be able to accept people who haven’t booked a ticket to your event.

Will transport be provided?

We encourage our services to book their own transport but we can provide support if needed. A mini bus is a great idea if there are a few of you coming from the same area. Talk to other Making Space services that are local to you and organise a joint mini bus. Please book the mini bus and claim the cost back using cost centre 0024-2704.

There is parking directly outside of the venue for those who wish to drive.

Is the venue accessible?

It's important to us that our venue and event is accessible for the people we support and our volunteers.

AccessAble have pulled together a full access guide with pictures included. To view this, click here. (https://www.accessable.co.uk/aintree-racecourse/access-guides/earl-of-derby-stand-first-floor-golden-miller-suite) Please look for information in regards to The Golden Miller Suite.

Will there be a quiet space?

We will have a designated quiet space at the venue, designed to give you an opportunity to take a minute to yourself. A volunteer on the day will be able to sign post you to these areas.

I need to cancel my ticket, what shall I do?

If you need to cancel your ticket, please email marketing@makingspace.co.uk and we will cancel this.

Please do this at the earliest convenience as we will have a waiting list and we will offer your ticket out to someone else.

If you have any more questions about the event please get in contact with us at marketing@makingspace.co.uk.

A member of the marketing team will get back to you as soon as possible.