Key dates
The awards timeline
Everything that happens between nominations opening and the gala awards night.
Thursday 1 October 2026
Nominations open
Nominate a business, organisation or individual, or put yourself forward.
To be announced
Nominations close
Final day to submit a nomination in any category.
Friday 25 September 2026
Public voting opens
Approved nominees are published and the community votes for their favourites.
To be announced
Public voting closes
Last day to vote. Only confirmed votes are counted.
To be announced
Finalists announced
The nominees with the most confirmed public votes in each category become finalists.
To be announced
Gala awards night
Winners, chosen from the finalists by an independent judging panel, are announced at a celebration dinner.