We’re proud to share that Accent colleagues and teams have been shortlisted across a range of categories at the 2026 Housing Heroes Awards and Women in Housing Awards.
These awards celebrate the incredible people and organisations making a difference across the housing sector, and it’s fantastic to see so many of our colleagues recognised.
Women in Housing Awards finalists
- Stacy Hartley - Board/Committee Member of the Year
- Gwen Jefferson - Woman of the Year
- Jackie Best - Woman of the Year
- Accent Housing - Employer of the Year
Housing Heroes Awards finalists
- Culture and People Team - Team of the Year
- Gwen Jefferson - Inspirational Colleague of the Year
- Tanya Scott - Inspirational Colleague of the Year
- Gwen Jefferson - Inspirational Leader of the Year
- Gwen Jefferson - Outstanding Achievement in Training and Recruitment
- Richard Wilkinson - Lifetime Achievement in Housing
- Richard Wilkinson - Tenant of the Year (Scotland and the North)
- Jackie Best - Tenant of the Year (Scotland and the North)
- Accent Housing - Employer of the Year
We’re incredibly proud of everyone who has been shortlisted. Their dedication, passion and hard work make a real difference to our customers and communities every day.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Monday 22 June at Manchester Central.
Good luck to all our finalists!