Volunteer Achievement of the Year (Sarcoma UK)

Award: Won the Volunteer Achievement of the Year award at the national Sarcoma UK Shining Star Awards in November 2025. Her efforts have been highly praised for helping to shape national policy and improving support for those affected by sarcoma.

Details: Nicola Crowson was named Volunteer Achievement of the Year at the 2025 Sarcoma UK Shining Star Awards. She was recognized for her campaigning, fundraising (including the London Marathon), and advocacy for better sarcoma diagnosis and treatment.

Advocacy Work: As a survivor, she has been a dedicated voice for Sarcoma UK for six years, contributing to the Sarcoma Patient Involvement Network and helping develop the Unique Among Cancers report.

Impact: She has spoken at the House of Commons and, as part of the "Don't Delay" campaign, raised national awareness of this rare cancer.
Professional Background: She is an Associate Head in the School of Architecture, Art and Design at the University of Portsmouth.