Recognise someone extraordinary

Recognises an exceptional mother or maternal figure whose love, resilience, sacrifice and leadership have positively influenced her family and wider community. This award celebrates someone who inspires others through how she shows up, supports and creates opportunities for those around her.

Celebrates an outstanding father or paternal figure who demonstrates commitment, positive leadership and dedication to their family and community. This award recognises someone whose presence, guidance and example are helping others thrive and inspiring the next generation.

Recognises an individual who consistently leads by example and positively influences others through their actions, values and achievements. They demonstrate what is possible and inspire others to pursue their ambitions, overcome barriers and make positive choices.

Celebrates an individual who is actively creating a fairer and more equitable society. This may include challenging inequality, advocating for underrepresented communities, improving access to opportunity or driving meaningful social change.

Recognises an exceptional young person demonstrating ambition, innovation, leadership and the potential to shape the future. Whether through entrepreneurship, community action, creativity, education or another field, they are already turning ideas into meaningful impact.

Celebrates an outstanding individual making a significant contribution to media, journalism, broadcasting, digital content or communications. This award recognises excellence in storytelling, influence, representation and the ability to inform, inspire or positively shape conversations.

Recognises an exceptional individual making an impact through music, whether as an artist, musician, producer, songwriter, executive or industry professional. The award celebrates creativity, achievement, cultural contribution and the power of music to connect and inspire people.

Celebrates an outstanding entrepreneur who has demonstrated vision, resilience and innovation in building or growing a business. Beyond commercial success, the award recognises entrepreneurs creating opportunities, employment, positive impact or meaningful change through enterprise.

Recognises an exceptional individual achieving success and creating impact within the creative industries. This can span areas including fashion, design, film, photography, arts, entertainment and other creative disciplines, celebrating originality, progression and cultural influence.

Celebrates an individual using their position within the corporate world to create meaningful impact beyond their core responsibilities. They may be opening doors for others, influencing organisational change, creating opportunities, supporting communities or demonstrating purpose-led leadership.

Recognises an individual using technology, digital innovation or emerging capabilities to solve problems, improve lives, create opportunities or drive meaningful progress. This award celebrates both technical excellence and the positive impact created through innovation.

Celebrates an organisation using technology and digital innovation to deliver meaningful impact. This could include improving accessibility, solving societal or business challenges, widening opportunity, transforming services or using technology to create positive change at scale.

Recognises an inspirational individual whose contribution to sport extends beyond performance alone. Whether an athlete, coach, leader or influential sporting figure, they demonstrate excellence while using sport to inspire others, strengthen communities, create opportunity or leave a positive legacy.

Celebrates an exceptional charity delivering demonstrable and meaningful impact for the people and communities it serves. The award recognises organisations demonstrating purpose, innovation, effective delivery and a genuine commitment to improving lives.

Recognises an outstanding individual making a meaningful contribution to the health, wellbeing or quality of life of others. This may include professionals, practitioners, campaigners, carers, founders or community leaders whose work demonstrates compassion, innovation and measurable impact.

Celebrates an exceptional individual creating sustained and meaningful change within their community. They may be a grassroots leader, campaigner, mentor, founder, volunteer or community organiser who consistently brings people together, creates opportunities and improves the lives of others.