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The charity’s annual Heart of Gold Awards is now open for nominations, with entries closing on 30 September 2024.  

There are six categories to choose from, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, proudly sponsored by our scheme administrator, Railpen. 

The awards categories are: 

• Rising Star Award – for someone relatively new to the rail industry who has already made a big impact  

• Lifetime Achievement Award – for someone who has demonstrated their Heart of Gold throughout a long career in rail  

• Rail Hero Award – which recognises an unsung hero who has made a significant impact to their colleagues or community  

• Wellbeing Champion Award – for someone who goes above and beyond to improve the wellbeing of those around them 

• Star Team Award – for a group who have achieved amazing things together in the rail industry  

• Inspirational Volunteer Award – recognising individuals who have volunteered their time and energy to make a significant difference in people’s lives 
  

If this sounds like anyone you know who works in rail, you can nominate them now at railwaybenefitfund.org.uk/news/heart-of-gold-awards-2/ 

Nominations close on 30 September, and there will be a public vote to decide the winners in October.  

The winners will each get a personalised Heart of Gold Award presented by RBF’s President, Pete Waterman OBE, at a special awards ceremony in November.