Nominations for the Bishop Auckland Youth Awards 2026 are officially open!
This is your chance to recognise a young person who’s doing something special — whether that’s showing leadership, helping others, achieving in sport or the arts, or simply making a real difference in the community.
If someone comes straight to mind, don’t leave it for later.
Nominate here: Bishop Auckland Youth Awards 2026 – Microsoft Form
The deadline for all nominations is Monday 20th April 2026.
The Youth Awards evening will take place on Monday 22nd June 2026 – The Awards Evening is an invitation only event!
Rules
- Nomination applications to be open for parent, carer, youth group organisers, school personnel, peers.
- You cannot nominate yourself for an award.
- The nominated person must be a resident of Bishop Auckland or attend a school or regularly attend a group or activity in Bishop Auckland.
- Nomination dates will be open from 23rd March 2026 to the 20th April 2026. Late nominations will not be considered.
- Nominations must not exceed 300 words and be submitted on the online form (hard copies are available).
- A panel of judges will select the winners. This will consist of 3 members of the Town Council.
- We aim to notify winners by early May 2026.
- Individual winners will be able to attend the award ceremony with up to 2 adults only (sorry there is no capacity at the venue to extend this invitation).
- Group winners will be able to attend with up to 10 group members and two leaders.
- The awards will take place on Monday 22nd June 2025 at from 5:30pm at Bishop Auckland Town Hall.
- Winners parents/guardians will be asked to sign for use of photographs for media/social media and however else Bishop Auckland Town Council choose to use the photographs. Declining to consent will not hinder a person winning.
For more information on the Youth Awards and how to submit a nomination, please email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk or contact the office on 01388 207110.
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