The nominations are in – and we’re so pleased to reveal the fantastic finalists for our YorkMix Hero Awards 2023.
We asked if you knew someone in your local area that deserved a thank you and some recognition for making life better where you live, and you delivered by sending in your nominations.
Now we can unveil the shortlisted finalists!

The YorkMix Hero Awards 2023 are kindly supported by Yorkshire Profiles – providers of quality assured metal fabrication at the heart of North Yorkshire.
Thank you to all our readers and listeners who submitted their nominations for their local heroes.
Keep scrolling to see the full list of finalists – drum roll please…
YorkMix Hero Awards finalists
The Best Boss Award
- Jess and Sam Kyei-Yamoah at The Hearing Place
- Adam Wardale at Middletons
- Lauren Addinall at No.1 Health & Beauty
The New Business of the Year Award
with Taylor’s of Acomb
- Youth Sport Institute
- Sign with Sarah-Jade
- Little Play Dreamers
The Environmental Hero Award
with Latimer Homes
- Will and Christine Durrant
- Millers Fish and Chips
- Twenty Two Kicks
The Outstanding Bravery Award
with White Rose Finance
- Izzy Stanton & Bex Bottomley
- Nicola Watson
- Cain North
The Educator of the Year Award
with York Sport
- Chris Kelly
- James Varney
- Miss Laura McFarland
The Incredible Child Award
with The Fancy Dance Shop
- Mollie Smith
- Isabella Martinez
- Max Howdle
The “In The Face of Adversity” Award
- Louise Prashad
- John Venable
- Harry Wright
The Outstanding Talent Award
with Craybakes
- Nichola Brown
- Stephen Tearle
- She Was Walking Home Team (Next Door But One)
The Charity Fundraiser of the Year Award
with Middletons York
- Carol Henk
- Kate Twiddle and Jess Richardson
- Jo Jackson
The Neighbour of the Year Award
with Hayley Owen
- RJC Plant Services
- Samantha Ripley
- Vivienne Osbourne
The Parent or Guardian of the Year Award
- Aston Beatson
- Caroline Rhodes
- Linda and Paul Gledhill
A 12th category, the People’s Choice Award for the Ultimate Hero, will be open for voting on the night of the awards ceremony.
The award ceremony will take place at York Racecourse on Thursday 26 October where the winners will be revealed.
Congratulations to all our fabulous finalists!