On Friday 18 October, The Collaborative Network CIC hosted their inaugural LGBTQ+ FLOWERS Awards at the Titanic Hotel.

It was a fabulous evening that brought all parts of our community together – from employers, community groups, charities, and individual champions – recognising the collective, inclusive positivity that they all bring to Liverpool City Region.

Representatives from Sahir were shortlisted in four different awards:

Community Impact Award – Kath Charters

Diversity Champion Award – Kat Taylor

LGBTQ+ Ally Award – Ange English

Inspirational Leader of the Year Award – Ant Hopkinson

Sadly, Kath, Kat and Ange did not bring their awards home, but we’re incredibly proud of their recongition in being nominated in the first place; as they help so many of service users, and more, day in, day out.

However, the room exploded when our CEO, Ant Hopkinson, was announced as the winner of the Inspiration Leader of the Year award. As his winning nomination was read out, there were cheers of “hear, hear”, which only demonstrated the impact Ant has had on our community, inside and out of his role with Sahir.

Unfortunately, Ant was unable to attend on the evening, so Community Partnerships & Individual Giving Lead, John Hyland, LGBTQ+ Support Worker, Kat Taylor, and Kath Charters accepted the award on his behalf.

We want to thank all of those who continue to support Sahir.