Awards & Recognition

Recognised in Portsmouth and beyond for community impact, empowerment and service.

Latest recognition

Real community work. Real civic impact.

These moments represent the people, families, students, partners and communities behind the work.

John Ryder receiving Portsmouth Lord Mayor civic recognition
Portsmouth Lord Mayor’s Civic Medal Recipient 2026
John Ryder holding University of Portsmouth Alumni Impact Award
University of Portsmouth Alumni Impact Award Recipient 2026
University of Portsmouth Student Impact Awards group
University of Portsmouth impact recognition

Recognition timeline

Awards in the right order.

2026

Portsmouth Lord Mayor’s Civic Medal Recipient

Local civic recognition for service and impact in the Portsmouth community.

2026

University of Portsmouth Alumni Impact Award Recipient

Recognition of positive alumni impact and community contribution.

2026

Hampshire Changemakers Awards Nominee

Nominated for work that supports change, resilience and community empowerment.

2025

International Men’s Day Parenting Network Unsung Hero Award Recipient

Recognition for care, commitment and support that often happens quietly but changes lives.

2023-2024

Corporate LiveWire Global Award Winner - Community Organisation of the Year

Global recognition for community-focused work and organisational impact.

2023

Southern Enterprise Award Winner - Best Community Empowerment Service Provider

Recognition for strengthening people, confidence and community capacity.

2023

St James’s Place Hero Award Winner

Awarded for service, character and positive contribution.

2020

Dedicated Civic Impact Award Recipient - University of Portsmouth

Early recognition of sustained civic contribution and public impact.

Awards media

Videos from the awards folders.

Selected local files copied into the website so the page can show real recognition moments without relying on external platforms.

Awards evening video

From the 2026 awards folder.

Civic and community video

From the civic recognition folder.

Recognition with purpose

Awards matter because people matter.

Every recognition points back to the mission: helping people rebuild with dignity, courage and support.

Work With Climb Nova

Connected across Portsmouth and beyond

Working alongside trusted organisations, civic partners and community networks.

Over the years, Climb Nova Consultancy has worked alongside, partnered with, been supported by, or connected through projects with a wide range of respected organisations, helping turn relationships into real opportunities for people and communities.

University of Portsmouth logo
Pompey in the Community logo
Enable Ability logo
HM Prison and Probation Service logo
Jobcentre Plus logo
Spark Community Space logo
Seekers Create logo
Connor's Toy Library logo
Portsmouth Lifeguards logo
Barclays logo

Logo display reflects organisations connected to Climb Nova's work through projects, partnerships, support, events, opportunities or community collaboration.