Mayor of Dudley Honours WeLoveCarers Awards Winners

The Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Pete Lowe, welcomed winners of the WeLoveCarers Awards 2026 to the Mayor's Parlour on 24 July to recognise their outstanding contribution to supporting others across the borough.

The gathering brought together award recipients, family members, representatives from WeLoveCarers and invited guests to celebrate the achievements of unpaid carers and those who champion carers within their communities and workplaces.

Award Categories Recognised

Winners attended across seven award categories: the Mayor's Award, Young Carer Award, Carers of the Year Award, Carers Champion Award, Community Carer Award, Workplace Champion Award and Special Recognition Award.

The annual WeLoveCarers Awards recognise individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, compassion and commitment to supporting carers and the people they care for. The awards were presented during Carers Week and highlight the important role unpaid carers play across Dudley borough.

Councillor Lowe said: "It was a privilege to welcome the WeLoveCarers Awards winners to the Mayor's Parlour and to personally congratulate them on their achievements. Unpaid carers make an extraordinary contribution to our communities every day. Their compassion, commitment and selflessness often go unseen, yet they provide invaluable support to family members, friends and loved ones."

About WeLoveCarers

WeLoveCarers is a charity run by carers for carers, providing support, information and advice to unpaid carers and their families. The charity works to reduce isolation, empower carers and ensure their voices are heard.

WeLoveCarers estimates there are around 37,000 recognised unpaid carers in Dudley, although the true number is likely to be considerably higher.

Rachael Gardener, chief executive of WeLoveCarers, said: "These awards celebrate the incredible commitment, resilience and kindness shown by carers and those who support them. We are delighted that the Mayor has taken the time to recognise our winners and the vital contribution they make across Dudley borough."