Mags Poulton has been volunteer lead at the centre for around five years.
The 61-year-old helps coordinate the centre's day-to-day running, activities and events and organises its annual Christmas Day party.
Around 80 different people now use the centre each month.
Ms Poulton, from Oldham, took on the volunteer role following a career in primary school teaching.
She said: "When I heard I’d been named a hidden hero, my first reaction was, ‘oh no, it’s not about me’.
"I’m just the one at the head of the pack who pulls it all together - a bit like the grandma of the family. It does make me proud, and I’m glad the centre has been recognised, but really the centre is all about the people."
Ms Poulton said part of her work involves encouraging people to visit the centre through events and services.
She added: "For me, it’s always been about getting people through the door however we can, whether that’s a fair, a coffee morning or a police surgery so they know the centre is here. Once they’ve come in once, we try to give them a reason to come back."
FCHO project and partnerships officer Ghazalla Iqbal presented Ms Poulton with the award, which includes a £50 shopping voucher.
Ms Iqbal said: "Mags is the heart of the centre and a tireless champion for the community. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the centre is welcoming, inclusive, and running smoothly for everyone.
"She manages activities that respond to the needs of local people, from working alongside the police to help tackle crime, to creating opportunities for adults with learning difficulties to develop new skills."
