People and organisations are encouraged to enter the North East Charity Awards 2026, with only a fortnight left to submit nominations. The awards recognise the brilliant work being done in the North East voluntary sector.
Deadline Approaching
Entries for this year’s awards must be submitted by 5pm on June 22. The awards celebrate the best of the region’s voluntary sector, as well as the people and organisations that support it.
12 Categories to Shine a Spotlight
There are 12 categories at the awards, which aim to highlight the incredible individuals and organisations making a real difference across the North East. Each prize recognises outstanding commitment, life-changing impact, and tireless efforts that often go unseen but are never unappreciated.
Graeme Whitfield, Journal editor, said: “Every year we are blown away by the work that charities and their supporters do to make the North East a better place. So much of that work goes unnoticed and the awards are an attempt to change that, so that these amazing people and organisations get the praise they deserve.”
He added: “It’s also a brilliant night out and brings the voluntary sector together in a way no other event can. I would encourage anyone who is thinking about submitting an entry to do so.”
Awards Ceremony Details
The awards will take place at the Fed in Gateshead on September 10. Now in their 12th year, the awards are organised by the Journal in association with the Gazette and long-term partners RBC Brewin Dolphin. Community Foundation North East and Point North are associate partners, with support from VONNE, Banks Group, Muckle LLP, Millfield House Foundation, Sage, and JCE.
Categories
- Charity Leader of the Year - in partnership with RBC Brewin Dolphin
- Corporate Charity Partnership
- Charity Champion of the Year - in partnership with Banks Group
- Trustee Board of the Year
- Uniquely North East Award - in partnership with VONNE
- Young Charity Champion of the Year
- Outstanding Social Enterprise Award - in partnership with Sage
- Small Charity of the Year
- North East Charity of the Year - in partnership with Muckle LLP
- Rising Star Award
- Outstanding Contribution to Social Change - in partnership with Millfield House Foundation
- Special Recognition Award - in partnership with Community Foundation North East and Point North
To enter the awards or for more information, visit the awards website at northeastcharityawards.co.uk, or contact event organiser Dawn Owens at dawn@hold-events.co.uk or 07789 666437.
