Community and Sports Awards 2026

The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2026, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark, will be taking place on Friday 25 September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall in Newark at 18:30. The event will honour incredible individuals who go above and beyond to support the community and champion the growth of sports.

13 worthy winners will be awarded for their exceptional contributions in various categories. This will include:

• The Irena Sendler Humanitarian Award (Sponsored by the Polish Cultural Institute London)
• Education Provider of the Year (Sponsor TBC)
• Citizen of the Year (Sponsored by Currys, in partnership with GXO)
• Young Person of the Year, up to age 17 (Sponsored by Murphy)
• Sports Achiever of the Year (Sponsored by Smiths Timber)
• Sports Team of the Year (Sponsored by Bakkavor)
• Creating Change for Sport and Physical Activity (Sponsored by Active4Today)
• Courage and Bravery Award (Sponsored by The Renaissance at Kelham Hall)
• Emergency Services and Armed Forces Award (Sponsored by The Barcode Warehouse)
• Business Commitment to the Community Award (Sponsor TBC)
• Community Champion of the Year (Sponsored by Newark College)
• Community Group of the Year (Sponsored by Ringrose Law)
• Lifetime Commitment Award (Sponsored by Wright Vigar)

Nominations for the awards will be open between 29^th May – 3^rd July 2026. A link to submit your nominations shall be provided here closer to the date.

On the night, award winners and guests will be treated to a two-course meal, an award ceremony, and a party.

Gold sponsors for the awards are Murphy Group, Active4Today, the Renaissance at Kelham Hall, and Wright Vigar. Without their support, the awards would not be able to take place.