Grace Cares Unveils Winning Student Van Design at Lichfield Bower – A Celebration of Creativity, Community and Care

Local students recognised for their role in national design campaign supporting sustainability and social care

Lichfield-based not-for-profit Grace Cares is proud to celebrate the success of its second intergenerational ‘Pimp Our Ride’ creative competition, with the winning design now proudly featured on the back doors of the Grace Cares van.

The campaign invited students of all ages and abilities to design a graphic inspired by kindness, sustainability, and health and social care. After receiving 37 entries from across the country, the top 9 finalists were judged by a panel made up of older people supported by Grace Cares and care providers nationwide.

The winning design, created by Imogen from South Staffordshire College, was unveiled at the Lichfield Bower on 26th May, where it was seen for the first time on the Grace Cares van during the procession. The van will now be used to collect and redistribute care equipment across the UK.

🏆 The final results:

• 1st Place – Imogen, South Staffordshire College
• 2nd Place – Saxon Hill Academy
• 3rd Place – Landau Forte QEMS
• People’s Choice Award – King Edward VI School
  (winning the public vote with over 260 votes for their design) 

“This campaign was a joyful blend of creativity, connection and community,” said Grace Cares Co-founder Hannah Montgomery. “It gave students the chance to use their talents to celebrate values we live by every day – care, sustainability, and social impact. The unveiling at the Bower was the perfect celebration.”

Fiona Rouse, President of Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce, added:
“As a former teacher, I know how powerful creative opportunities like this can be in helping young people feel seen, valued, and connected to their community. It was an honour to present the award to Imogen and support Grace Cares – our Charity of the Year – in such a meaningful, intergenerational initiative that brings real visibility to important social and environmental issues.”

Grace Cares would like to thank all participating students, schools, and judges – especially the older people and care professionals whose voices shaped the final decision.

To learn more about Grace Cares and their mission to make care sustainable ore register your interest in being part of the next intergenerational campaign, visit: www.grace-cares.com

📸 Image show the winning student Imogen being presented with a certificate and novelty cheque for £100 by the President of Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce during a special presentation ceremony.

L-R – Fiona Rouse, Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber President, Imogen Daws and Helen Plester from South Staffordshire College and Hannah Montgomery Grace Cares.