International Women’s Make a Difference GM Awards

International Women's Make a Difference GM Awards

Age UK Stockport are proud to announce that our staff member Gemma Reeves Brown who is our information and signposting and hub manager, won the "Outstanding Contribution to Our Elders Award" at the international women’s @MakeaDifferenceGM Awards 2026.

Gemma is truly deserving of this award and stated what a privilege it has been to be nominated by her Age UK Stockport manager Hazel Batty for an award at the @MakeaDifferenceGM Awards 2026. Gemma said “I was truly surprised and honoured to then go on and win the Outstanding Contribution Award."

”Managing the Community Hub and Information & Signposting Team for Age UK Stockport is something I genuinely love and take great pride in. With the full support of my amazing manager, CEO and colleagues, it’s incredibly rewarding to be part of something that makes such a positive difference in people’s lives.

Every day we have the opportunity to bring people together, help reduce loneliness, and create opportunities for people—many of retirement age—to try new things and build connections. From encouraging people in their 70s, 80s and 90s to learn new skills, create artwork and exhibit as artists, to organising trips out, providing free digital support, hosting Singing for the Brain sessions, Knit & Natter groups, coffee afternoons and so much more.

Seeing confidence grow, friendships form, and people become part of our wonderful Age UK Stockport family is truly a blessing to be part of. Thank you to everyone who supports the work we do—it means the world.

Thank you to Nadia Ali and  all that helped make the fantastic event happen..
Thank you to my friends Nic Booth MSc and Hayley Henderson for supporting and celebrating with me.”

Congratulations to all the other award winners, nominees and all those that help make a difference in our communities.