The Nominations are now Open for BBC Radio Merseyside Make A Difference Awards 2026

The nominations are now open for the BBC Radio Merseyside Make a Difference Awards 2026. Who’s your local hero?

There are eight categories including fundraiser, Young Hero, Great Neighbour and the Environmental and Animal Award.

Nominations are open until 5pm on 31 March 2026.

#MakeADifference

The Make a Difference Awards are your chance to say thank you and recognise those who improve lives where we live.

Award Categories

Click on the categories below for more information.

• The Volunteer Award

  Awarded to an individual who makes a notable difference to their community by giving their time voluntarily to help others.

• The Young Hero Award

  Awarded to an individual or group of young people under 16 who have made a positive impact in their community or achieved something exceptional.

• The Great Neighbour Award

  Awarded to an individual who helps to make the neighbourhood a better place to live or work in, either on a regular basis or through a single act of kindness.

• The Active Award

  Awarded to an individual or group of people who have used physical activity or sport as a way of improving the lives of those in their community.

• The Animal Award

  Awarded to either a remarkable animal that improves people’s lives, or an individual or group of people who improve the welfare of animals.

• The Environmental Award

  Awarded to an individual or group of people who improve or conserve their local environment.

• The Fundraiser Award

  Awarded to an individual or group of people who have gone the extra mile to raise funds for a good cause.

• The Community Group Award

  Awarded to a group of people who have helped to change the lives of others within their community.

Nominations are now open and will close on Tuesday 31 March at 5pm.

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awards will be given in each category, across each national and local BBC radio station.

Make a Difference Award ceremonies will take place across the UK in September 2026.

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See a full list of categories, more information and our terms: https://bbc.in/4qNj2Jw .