Aico, a manufacturer of residential fire and carbon monoxide detection products, has announced the winners of its Community Awards 2026, recognising individuals and organisations across the social housing and fire safety sectors.
The event brought together representatives from all over the industry, with awards presented across a range of categories highlighting community engagement, innovation, and professional development.
The evening included speeches and entertainment, including Kevin Sinfield speaking about motor neurone disease and Aico’s support for the MND Association as its chosen charity for 2026.
The awards were presented by a panel of judges, who selected winners from a wide array of entries.
A new category, the People’s Choice Award, was also introduced this year, with attendees themselves voting during the event.
All the awards were produced by students at Severndale Academy in Shropshire and Telford, using fused glass designs based on Aico’s community branding.
The event concluded with closing remarks from Neal Hooper, Managing Director of Aico, who highlighted the role of the awards in recognising contributions across the sector.
Recognising contributions across housing and fire safety
The full list of winners is as follows:
• Apprentice of the Year Award — Emily-Jane Simmons
• Best Distributor Community Initiative Award — City Electrical Factors NW London
• Collaborative Partnership Award — Equans
• College Initiative of the Year Award — Cheshire College South and West
• Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Award — Smith & Byford
• Electrical Contractor of the Year Award — Magnus Electrical Services
• Inspirational Colleague of the Year Award — Steve Messenger, Booker & Best
• Lifetime Achievement Award — June Anderson, Clackmannanshire Tenants & Residents Federation
• Neighbourhood Transformation Award — Mid Devon District Council and Zed Pods Limited
• People’s Choice Award — Wolverhampton Homes
• Resident Engagement Award — Magenta Living
• Rising Star Award — Alfie Squirrell, Wiggett Group
• Sustainability Project of the Year Award — H&A Group
• Woman in Fire Safety Award — Martina Lydon, WHG
The Community Awards programme continues to highlight activity across the housing sector, with a focus on recognising practical contributions and sharing good practice.
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