NHMF Best Practice Awards:
Celebrate Excellence in Housing

The NHMF Best Practice Awards are your opportunity to gain industry recognition and celebrate the exceptional work being done in the housing sector.

These awards honour innovative projects, dedicated teams, and emerging talent that have made a tangible impact on residents' lives, driven efficiency, and set new standards in the industry. Whether you've led a groundbreaking initiative, delivered a project that significantly improved residents' quality of life, or are nurturing the next generation of leaders, these awards are designed to spotlight your achievements. By entering, you not only showcase your success but also inspire others in the sector to strive for excellence and innovation.

Don’t miss this chance to have your hard work recognised and to share your story with the wider community. Enter the NHMF Best Practice Awards and put your team, your projects, and your commitment to excellence on the map.

Frameworx - Social Value Project Award (NEW)

A brand new award for 2026 that recognises outstanding social value initiatives, either existing, in progress or planned, that give real impact to the local community. It could be a food bank, training programme, or repair & decorative work on a specific location, for example.  Please note only housing providers who have procured through Framework are eligible to nominate an initiative, but the entry can be based on any contracts.

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Categories

Team Awards (Client side & Service Provider in Collaboration)

• Keeping Residents Safe – Best Building Safety Initiative Award
  

  Recognising excellence in building safety, fire safety and compliance, including responses to Awaab’s Law

• Keeping Residents Warm – Best Warm Home Initiative Award
  

  Celebrating projects that deliver energy efficiency, carbon reduction and support for Net Zero

• Keeping Residents Healthy – Best Healthy Home Initiative Award
  

  Honouring initiatives that improve health and wellbeing through housing quality and healthy homes

• Best Resident Impact – Exceptional Engagement and Outcomes for Residents Award
  

  Showcasing outstanding resident involvement, engagement and positive impact

• Delegates' Choice Award

  Voted for live on the night, chosen from the four Team Awards

Individual Awards

• Apprentice of the Year

  For an outstanding contribution from an early-career professional

• Rising Star Award

  Celebrating exceptional promise, impact and leadership potential, at any career stage

Why enter?

• Gain Industry Recognition: Shine a spotlight on your team’s hard work and let the housing sector see the difference you’re making.
• Boost Team Morale: Celebrate your team’s hard work and dedication.
• Demonstrate Leadership: Show how your organization is leading the way in innovation and excellence.
• Inspire the Industry: Share your story through NHMF and motivate others in the sector.

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Delegate's Choice Awards

Southern HA & Chas Berger

Best Customer Impact

NorthStar & Infinity Group

Apprentice of the Year

Callum Abdallah from Evolve Facility

Most Innovative Property Service

Progress HA & Voicescape

Best Net Zero Carbon Initiative

Wolverhampton & Wates

Rising Star Award

Dan Hale from Ian Williams