Wandsworth Civic Awards nominations open before November ceremony

The Wandsworth Civic Awards Ceremony will return in November, with nominations now open for residents who know someone whose work has left a lasting mark on local life.

Wandsworth Borough Council says the 2026 awards are designed to recognise individuals across the borough, from neighbours who quietly support others to volunteers and young people whose efforts have strengthened their communities.

Event: Wandsworth Civic Awards Ceremony
Date: November 2026
Time: not stated by the council
Venue: not stated by the council
Cost: not stated by the council
Who it is for: Wandsworth residents and the wider public who want to nominate or recognise local community contributors
Nomination deadline: 27 July 2026

Six award categories for local nominations

The awards will honour people across six categories: Community Champion, Environmental Hero, Bravery Award, Charity Champion, Cultural Champion and Young Person of the Year.

The list gives residents several routes to put forward someone whose contribution may not usually be seen in formal public settings. A nomination could recognise a neighbour who regularly helps others, a volunteer working to improve green spaces, a person involved in charity activity, or a young person who has inspired people around them.

The Environmental Hero category points to work connected with local surroundings, while the Cultural Champion award covers contributions to Wandsworth’s cultural life. The Bravery Award is reserved for acts of courage, and the Community Champion category focuses on people whose everyday efforts have improved life around them.

November ceremony follows the July deadline

Nominations close on 27 July 2026, with winners due to be honoured at a special ceremony in November. The council has not yet stated the exact ceremony date, start time or venue in the source information.

That means the clearest action for residents now is not attendance planning, but nomination planning. Anyone considering a submission has until late July to gather the details needed and choose the most suitable category.

Wandsworth Borough Council says category details and nomination information are available through the Civic Awards website. The council is also inviting businesses across the borough to sponsor the awards, describing sponsorship as a way to connect organisations with local stories and receive borough-wide recognition and media coverage.

Mayor says awards highlight residents’ impact

The Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Owens, said the awards are about celebrating people who represent the best of the borough.

“These awards are about celebrating the people who embody the very best of our borough. Time and again, residents step up to support others, strengthen communities and create positive change,” Cllr Owens said.

“The Civic Awards give us the opportunity to say thank you and highlight the incredible impact individuals can have.”

For residents, the practical value is the chance to move someone’s work from private appreciation into formal local recognition. The awards cover both long-running community service and individual achievements, giving space for quieter contributions as well as more visible public acts.

How to make a nomination

Residents can nominate themselves or someone they know before the 27 July 2026 deadline. Wandsworth Borough Council says the Civic Awards website contains the nomination process and category details.

Businesses interested in sponsorship are asked to contact eventscomms@wandsworth.gov.uk for more information.

Source: Wandsworth Borough Council