Stockport Rocks 2026 – Celebrating people who give back

Nominations for the Stockport Rocks volunteer awards open on Monday 2 February giving us the chance to celebrate our local heroes. 

Now in its third year, Stockport Rocks is al about rewarding and celebrating our invaluable volunteer workforce. There are around 57,000 volunteers in Stockport!  Without them our local charities, community groups and social enterprises in would not be able to run the vital community services that enable local residents to Live Well.

Stockport Rocks! is delivered in partnership with Stockport Council, Stockport County Community Trust, Marketing Stockport, Kao Data and a whole host of incredible sponsors to deliver a worthy celebration event for 400 guests.

Clare Finch, Business Lead at Sector3

“Stockport is full of fantastic groups and organisations doing wonderful things for our community, – but it’s our volunteers who give it all heart. They’re the quiet heroes doing extraordinary things. So, we’re bringing people together, lifting the spirits, and giving them a well‑earned celebration to show just how much they mean to us!”

This year’s award ceremony will feature 11 different categories, raising awareness on the wide range of different ways volunteers support our community.

• Health and Wellbeing Volunteer
  For those who support people to live healthy & happy lives

• Armed Forces Volunteer
  Recognising veterans in our communities

• Good Neighbour Volunteer
  For individuals that look out for their neighbours and community

• One Stockport Volunteer
  Someone who champions inclusivity for all

• Young Volunteer
  For those under the age of 25

• Long Service Volunteer
  A person who has loyally dedicated their time over a long period

• Unsung Hero Volunteer
  For those working behind the scenes quietly and selflessly

• Fundraiser of the Year Volunteer
  Honours the commitment & effort gone in to raising money for charity

• Proper Good Business Award
  For businesses that give back

• Voluntary Organisation
  Celebrating an organisation run entirely by volunteers

• Environmental award
  For those looking after our green spaces and wildlife for everyone to enjoy

Do you know someone who deserves some recognition? Nominations open Monday 2 February.  Nominate your volunteer hero here.

Take a look at last year’s winners.