National Diversity Awards 2026

Nominations are now open for the National Diversity Awards.

The National Diversity Awards will be held on September 18 at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, highlighting role models and community organisations across the UK for their selfless devotion to equality, diversity and inclusion.  

A record breaking 90,000 people were nominated last year and with the ever-increasing need for cohesion between communities from all walks of life, this year’s ceremony is sure to deliver an inspiring celebration of diversity.  

Award Categories  

Positive Role Model Award Celebrating individuals who inspire change across five strands: • Age • Disability • Gender • LGBT • Race, Religion & Faith 

Community Organisation Award Recognising outstanding organisations across six strands: • Age • Disability • Gender • LGBT • Race, Religion & Faith • Multi-Strand 

Entrepreneur of Excellence 

Diverse Company 

Celebrity of the Year 

Lifetime Achiever 

Nominations close on May 13. To find out more visit https://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/