15th May 2025
iHV is thrilled to be a Supporting Partner for the Active Pregnancy Foundation (APF) Awards 2025, celebrating the individuals and organisations championing safe and active pregnancies across the UK.
Alongside the Institute of Health Visiting, this year’s supporting partners also include Active Partnerships, CASES, CIMSPA, the College of Medicine, This Girl Can, The Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP), and ukactive – all of whom share the APF’s mission to improve the health and wellbeing of pregnant and postnatal women through movement and education. Each Supporting Partner plays a vital role in shaping inclusive and evidence-based practices across their respective sectors.
The Awards
The APF Awards celebrate the champions of active pregnancy—recognising individuals, organisations, and communities who have gone above and beyond to support and empower women to stay active before, during, and after pregnancy.
The APF Awards will honour excellence across 14 awards in four distinct categories: People, Places, Products and Programmes. Shortlisted nominees for the prestigious Women of the Year and Product of the Year awards will go forward to a public vote, allowing communities to celebrate and champion those making a difference.
The Awards take place on 6 June 2025 at 10 Union Street, London, and will bring together leaders from healthcare, sport, and community initiatives. The Awards will shine a light on leadership, good practice, innovation, and research because together we recognise that pregnancy is an opportunity to influence not only women’s health, but also that of their families and wider communities.
Sally Kettle, CEO of the Active Pregnancy Foundation, said:
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome such an inspiring and influential group of Supporting Partners to this year’s APF Awards. Their commitment to women’s health, physical activity, and inclusive care aligns perfectly with our values. With their support, we can shine a spotlight on the incredible work happening across the UK to support active pregnancies, from grassroots initiatives to national leadership.”
Vicky Gilroy, Director of Innovation and Research, Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) added:
“Health visitors are key to supporting women’s wellbeing throughout pregnancy and beyond. We’re proud to support the APF Awards in showcasing the compassionate, person-centred care being delivered across the country.”
