From the people who roll their sleeves up every day to those driving change across the sector, the People in Housing Awards Midlands recognise the dedication and hard work that keeps communities ticking.
The Midlands is built on grit, steel and determination that still shapes how we tackle challenges today. Day in, day out, housing teams across the region are improving homes, supporting tenants, and finding new ways to make things better.
Hosted by Niyaa People, proud recruitment partners to the UK’s social housing sector, the People in Housing Awards Midlands were created as a dedicated housing awards event for the Midlands. A moment to be seen, celebrated and appreciated for the work that keeps everything moving.
View our 2026 winners
Eddie Hughes
Former Housing Minister
Gemma Brookes
Head of Asset Optimisation at Orbit Housing
Gemma Watkins
Director of Operations, Merthyr Housing
Matt Johnson
Group CEO, CSG
Emma Richman
Exec Director of Operations at Peaks and Plains Housing Trust
Richard Clark
Head of Housing and Neighbourhoods at Bournville Village Trust