AWARDS
Award Categories for 2026
Nine award categories covering education, community, professional excellence, health, arts, sport, leadership and lifelong contribution. Choose a category and submit your nomination.
Education Achievement Awards
Recognising academic excellence from secondary school through to doctoral study.
Secondary Education Achievement – GCSE Achievement Award
For students achieving exceptional GCSE or equivalent qualifications
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Sixth Form & College Achievement
Celebrating excellence in A Levels, BTEC, Access to Higher Education and other Level 3 qualifications.
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University Degree Achievement
Recognising graduates completing undergraduate degrees.
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Postgraduate Achievement
Celebrating outstanding Master’s and Doctoral (PhD) achievements.
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Outstanding Educational Achievement Award
Presented to an individual demonstrating exceptional academic excellence and educational inspiration.
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Community Awards
Honouring the people and organisations holding our communities together across Wales.
Outstanding Contribution to the Community
For exceptional service and contributions that improve life for others across Wales.
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Young Leader Award
For a young person showing exceptional leadership, initiative and positive influence.
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Volunteer of the Year
For an individual whose voluntary commitment has made a meaningful difference.
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Community Organisation of the Year
For an organisation transforming and supporting lives within the community it serves.
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Professional Excellence Awards
Celebrating leadership, enterprise and excellence in business and public service.
Business Leader of the Year
For an entrepreneur or business leader demonstrating vision, growth and positive impact.
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Professional Excellence Award
For outstanding achievement and impact within a chosen profession or career.
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Public Service Award
For exemplary public service and a lasting positive contribution to communities across Wales.
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Health & Wellbeing Award
Recognising exceptional contributions to health, care and wellbeing across Welsh Somali communities.
Health & Wellbeing Award
For an individual or organisation making an outstanding contribution to physical health, mental wellbeing or community care.
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Award
For creatives covering visual arts, music, writing, film and cultural heritage.
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Award
Recognising creative excellence and cultural contribution across any artistic discipline.
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Sporting Excellence Award
For athletes, coaches and clubs achieving excellence and inspiring participation.
Sporting Excellence Award
Recognising outstanding sporting achievement, coaching excellence and positive community impact.
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Women in Leadership Award
Celebrating women whose leadership is opening doors for others across Wales.
Women in Leadership Award
For a woman demonstrating exceptional leadership, courage and positive influence within her profession or community.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Honouring a lifetime of dedication, service and lasting contribution to Welsh Somali communities.
Lifetime Achievement Award
For an individual whose lifelong work and service have created an enduring positive impact across the community.
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Friend of the Welsh Somali Community Award
Recognising allies and partners who have championed the Welsh Somali community.
Friend of the Welsh Somali Community Award
For an individual, organisation or ally whose support and partnership have made a meaningful difference.
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Ready to Nominate?
Nominations are quick and take around ten minutes. No account or registration is required.