Entries and nominations for our Housing’s Next Generation 2023 have now been extended until close of play on Monday April 17. We have taken the decision to extend the deadline to give our members the chance to finalise any outstanding entries.

What is Housing’s Next Generation?

Housing’s Next Generation is our annual competition that celebrates the best and brightest young talent in the social housing sector. The competition serves to give young housing professionals a voice, allowing them to share their thoughts and ideas about the future of the sector.

Who can enter?

Housing professionals under the age of 30 can either enter or be nominated by someone from within their organisation.  We’re eager to celebrate the achievements and talent of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who can bring fresh new ideas to the table.

Who is judging the competition?

We’re delighted to announce this year’s esteemed line-up of judges, featuring HQN’s chief executive, last year’s winner, and a host of social housing heavy hitters. They are:

  • Alistair Mcintosh – Chief executive – HQN
  • Gina Amoh – Chief executive – Inquilab
  • Tom Leon-Grimes – Service development manager – Orbit Group
  • Geeta Chahal – Senior marketing manager – MRI Software
  • Shauna Hutchinson – Resident engagement manager – Network Homes Ltd
  • Nathan Ukachi-Lois – Social housing account director – Totalmobile Ltd
  • Mark Lawrence – Communications Manager – Housing Ombudsman

HQN’s head of business development, Charlie Maunder said: “This competition is the perfect opportunity to focus on one of the best parts of the social housing sector – the people. The judging panel that we’ve put together only goes to show how eager the sector is to celebrate the talent in our housing organisations. By giving them a platform to share their ideas, we’re all investing in the sector’s future.”

To enter before the deadline on Monday April 17, just click here.