This year’s event will follow the same format as 2025.
Members of the public will be able to vote for their local community champions.
Launch – Monday, June 29
Nomination Deadline – Monday, September 14
Sifting Session – Mid-October
Public Vote – Opens Monday, Oct 5 and runs until Monday Oct 19
Final Judging Session – w/c Monday October 19 to End of October
Glittering Awards Ceremony – Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Once you have decided on the category, or categories, you would like to enter or nominate, please complete an entry form.
You can submit an entry or nomination online by clicking the ‘Nominate Now’ button.
If you have any questions regarding the entry process, please see the FAQ section below or get in touch via the details at the bottom of this page.
NOMINATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 14
Rewarding a local individual, aged over 18, who goes out of their way to help those around them. This award will go to someone whose actions are a force for good in the community.
This award will go to a group of dedicated people changing their community for the better. It could be a team of nurses, charity workers, volunteer befrienders – anything goes.
This recognises a local club or individual who is making an impact in grassroots sport, either on the pitch or off it. Who is the beating heart of local sport?
We are looking for a young person who makes a significant contribution to their local community. Perhaps they volunteer for a local good cause, or help people despite challenges in their own lives? We want to hear about them.
You do not need to be big to make a big difference…this award recognises a child whose achievements, courage or bravery make your heart burst with pride.
This award is for an inspirational person aged over 60 who contributes selflessly to their community, helping out a good cause, running a local project or doing something completely different to support others.
This award recognises those who have dedicated their lives to health and wellbeing causes. Who works tirelessly in your community to improve the life chances and opportunities of people in the city? It could be an individual or a group.
This award will be presented to an individual or team working to tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity loss. Our winner will be passionate about improving local areas for the benefit of all, perhaps through regular clean-ups, eco-friendly initiatives, or gardening – the sky’s the limit.
An award which recognises the power of the creative arts in building a strong community, this award will be presented to a musician, theatre group, singer, dancer or poet having a positive impact on through projects or performances.
