Community awards will showcase 'lasting local impact'
NOMINATIONS are now open for an awards ceremony recognising the “lasting local impact” of voluntary and community groups across South Yorkshire.
Organised by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations in 2026, the Community Celebration Awards will honour exceptional community impact in each of the region’s four areas – Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, and Sheffield.
The awards are open to any voluntary or community not-for-profit organisation based in South Yorkshire that has received SYCF funding and is making a positive difference in the region.
Founded in 1986 with a mission to connect local giving with local need, SYCF has since invested more than £40million into community initiatives across the region.
Martin Singer, SYCF chief executive, said: “Our Community Celebration Awards are a wonderful way to honour and recognise groups we have supported who work tirelessly to serve communities in South Yorkshire and make a lasting local impact.
“From initiatives tackling disadvantage to projects encouraging young people into employment, we have funded thousands of local groups over the last four decades.
“These awards are an opportunity to celebrate the incredible efforts of community organisations who use our grants to respond to local needs and create long-term change to better South Yorkshire.”
One winner will be selected from each of the four regional areas, highlighting the inspiring change taking place in every corner of South Yorkshire.
Enter at www.sycf.org.uk.
The deadline for entries is February 28, 2026.
Shortlisted groups will be invited to a special celebration event in May 2026.