Find out more about the award, this year's winners and commendees, as well as exclusive coverage by Ben Leapman in Inside Time.

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The award, run by the Prison Reform Trust and generously supported by Lady Edwina Grosvenor & The Wilmington Trust, is a national scheme designed to recognise, reward and celebrate the achievements, talent, and initiative of people in prison.

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The report highlights the importance of fostering hope by providing prisoners with clear timelines, consistent access to rehabilitative activities, and opportunities to plan for the future.

Many prisoners reported that they struggle to maintain family relationships, as they cannot explain why their progression has stalled. To loved ones, it can appear as though they are not making enough effort, when in reality, systemic barriers and waiting lists are often to blame.

One prisoner, who contributed to the report said:

"I've seen guys with a tariff of less than two years still here more than 15 years later – that is terrifying, it diminishes your hope completely, what hope have I got?"

The report, developed through a prisoner-led consultation at HMP Glenochil, reveals systemic delays, poor communication, and a lack of transparency in the sentence progression process—leaving many feeling forgotten and hopeless.

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The report highlights the need for enhanced support and policy reform to assist individuals on release after serving long-term prison sentences.