Shipley honours its unsung heroes: nominations open for 2026 Community Awards
Shipley Town Council is inviting residents to nominate the people and groups who make the town a better place to live, as nominations open today for the 2026 Shipley Community Awards.
The awards celebrate the quiet dedication, kindness and creativity that shape life in Shipley – from long-serving volunteers and young people leading local causes, to businesses championing the high street. Winners will be announced and presented with their awards at the Annual Town Meeting from 7.00pm Thursday 14 May 2026.
This year there are five categories:
• Long Service Award – for many years of dedicated service to a Shipley group, club, charity or cause.
• Young Person’s Award – for someone aged 25 or under making a significant contribution to life in Shipley.
• Inspiring Others Award – for someone whose actions or achievements have motivated others to get involved, take up a cause or believe in themselves.
• Caring for the Community Award – for an individual or group whose practical kindness or voluntary effort has made a real difference to residents’ wellbeing.
• Promoting Shipley Award – for a person, business or group whose work has raised the profile of Shipley, showcasing its people, heritage, creativity or high street.
How to nominate
Anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Shipley can submit a nomination, and there is no
limit to the number of people or groups an individual can nominate. Self-nominations are not
accepted.
Nomination Form
If you require this form in an alternative format, please contact the Town Council office.
Nominations close at 5.00pm on Friday 8 May.