Community Impact Awards
We are delighted to announce that the Community Impact Awards will take place in 2026!
This much-loved event famously provides a platform for organisations to support and celebrate unsung heroes in our community. Whether that is an individual who is an outstanding volunteer or a project helping protect the planet, we are spotlighting their hard work, dedication and success with a glitzy red-carpet event.
If you would like to support our awards through a sponsorship package, please see the bottom of this webpage for further information.
Make a nomination
You can nominate a person, group, organisation, or project by completing a nomination form online, picking up a printed copy from one of our Warm Spaces cafés, Trinity Square reception or printing your own copy.
Awards for Individuals
Volunteer of the year |
This award recognises volunteers who have made a meaningful difference, inspiring their community through dedication, kindness, and lasting impact.
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Community Champion (Over 18) |
An award for adults who show dedication to their community. Whether volunteering, fundraising or supporting local causes, they inspire and make a difference.
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Community Champion (Under 18) |
An award for young people who go above and beyond to support their community. From fundraising to volunteering, their energy and dedication shine through.
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Neighbour of the Year |
Who goes above and beyond for their neighbours? Perhaps they make new residents feel welcome or provide a friendly listening ear.
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Gardener of the Year |
A person who thrives in outdoor spaces. From colourful flowerbeds to creative garden features, this award celebrates those transforming their neighbourhoods.
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Awards for Organisations
Best Community Project |
This award celebrates projects that bring people together and strengthen communities. From skill-building to social initiatives, they make a real difference locally.
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Street/Community of the Year |
This award recognises a street, close, or cul-de-sac where residents have come together to improve their area, fostering pride and community spirit.
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Charitable Organisation of the Year |
This award recognises organisations making a significant difference locally. From supporting vulnerable groups to creating lasting community impact, their work benefits many.
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Protecting the Planet Award |
An award for initiatives that promote sustainability and eco-conscious living. From recycling and conservation to outdoor improvement, these efforts help the planet.
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Special Recognition Award
This award celebrates remarkable contributions that inspire and strengthen our community. It is awarded to individuals or organisations making a lasting impact.
About our Awards
We want to give back and give our community champions a night to remember.
Our awards honour the people and organisations that make a real difference in our community. They highlight everyday stories of kindness, dedication, and positive change, bringing the community together to celebrate achievements that strengthen local connections and inspire others to get involved.
Guests will be treated to a delicious three-course meal and entertainment performances from local artists at Pirelli Stadium in Burton on the evening of Thursday 7th May.
Our Host - Sally Phillips
We’re thrilled to have actress, writer and comedian Sally Phillips as the host of this year’s Community Impact Awards. Best known for her roles in Miranda, Bridget Jones’s Diary and the BAFTA-winning Smack the Pony, Sally is loved for her warmth, quick wit and down-to-earth humour.
Alongside her successful career on screen, Sally is a passionate advocate for inclusion and social awareness. Her work supporting disability rights and celebrating difference reflects the very spirit of our awards, recognising those who make a real difference in their communities.
With her trademark humour, empathy and authenticity, Sally is the perfect choice to help us celebrate the people and projects creating positive change across the country.
Awards Sponsorship
The Community Impact Awards rely on the generosity of sponsors to make our celebration possible. Now in its 19th year, the awards recognise the unsung heroes and projects making a real difference in our community, from individuals being the perfect neighbour to initiatives protecting our planet.
With your support, we can together shine a spotlight on their dedication, hard work, and achievements at a glamorous red-carpet event.
If you would like to sponsor the 2026 Awards and help us celebrate those who make our community extraordinary, we would love to hear from you.
Impact Awards judging criteria
If you would like to offer sponsorship for the awards, please email impactawards@trentanddove.org.