Spirit of Salford Community Awards 2027

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Salford is full of incredible people and groups who make a difference to our communities every day. The Spirit of Salford Community Awards are our opportunity to recognise and celebrate them.

Whether they support their neighbours, improve their community, inspire young people or dedicate their time to helping others, we want to hear about the people who make Salford special.

Nominations are now open and close at 11.59pm on Sunday 6 December 2026.

The Spirit of Salford Community Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 18 March 2027.

Award categories

There are ten award categories celebrating the individuals, groups and projects making a difference across Salford.

Select a category below to find out more and make a nomination.

Citizen of the Year

This award recognises a truly inspirational Salford hero who has made an outstanding contribution to making the city a better place to live, work or visit.

Community Group of the Year

This award celebrates the group that has made the most outstanding contribution to making Salford a better place to live, work or visit this year.

Public Servant of the Year

The Public Servant of the Year Award will recognise an exceptional front line worker who puts the people of Salford first.

Best Child Friendly Project

This award will recognise an individual or group doing outstanding work to make Salford a more child friendly city

Young Person of the Year

The Young Person of the Year Award will go to an exceptional young person who has achieved great things this year.

Volunteer of the Year

The Volunteer of the Year Award will celebrate an individual whose volunteering has had a tremendous impact in the city this year.

Good Neighbour of the Year

The Good Neighbour of the Year Award will recognise a person who goes out of their way to help and support their neighbours.

Best Health Achievement

The Best Health Achievement Award will recognise a determined individual or group doing great things to improve health in Salford.

Best Environmental Improvement

The Best Environmental Improvement Award will recognise an individual or group making a lasting contribution to Salford’s environment.

Best Community Safety Project

The Best Community Safety Project Award will recognise an individual or community group working tirelessly to make Salford safer.

Spirit of Salford Community Awards 2027

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