We’re incredibly proud to share that Forever Stars Co-Founder Richard Daniels has been named a finalist in the 2026 National Charity Today Awards™, for the prestigious James E. Smith Special Recognition Award.
The award is named in honour of Private James E. Smith, a British Army veteran who served in the Burma Campaign during the Second World War. It recognises people who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and impact through their charitable work.
For everyone at Forever Stars, seeing Richard recognised in this way means so much.
This nomination is a fitting recognition of the determination and hard work that Richard and Michelle have given to Forever Stars since 2014.
Forever Stars was formed from their own experience of baby loss following the death of their daughter, Emily. From that heartbreak, Richard and Michelle have worked tirelessly to help other families facing the loss of a baby, creating a lasting legacy that has reached families across Nottinghamshire and beyond.
While Richard’s name is on the nomination, we know he will be the first to say that the Forever Stars journey has always been Richard and Michelle together, supported along the way by an incredible community of families, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters.
Richard said, “I’m honoured to be named a finalist for the James E. Smith Special Recognition Award. Forever Stars has never been about individual recognition. It has always been about the families we support and trying to make things a little better for those who sadly find themselves facing the loss of a baby.
Michelle and I have been on this journey together, alongside some amazing people who have given their time and support to Forever Stars over the years. I see this nomination as recognition of everything we have achieved together, and I’m incredibly proud of the difference our Forever Stars family continues to make.”
Everyone at Forever Stars is so proud to see Richard and the hard work he does for the charity recognised on a national stage.
Congratulations, Richard!
