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RECOGNITION & PARTICIPATION
Recognise contribution.
Join the celebration.
Nominate a community champion and take part in fair, transparent voting for the 2026 gala awards.
RECOGNITION WITH PURPOSE
Three awards.
Three finalists each.
Each award has a different purpose and selection moment. The Community Heart Award recognises contribution across the year. Best Dressed and People’s Choice are live gala-night awards.
Finalists will only be published after they have agreed to take part. Live totals will remain hidden until voting closes.
01 · RECOGNISING COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Community Heart
Award.
Who has made a difference this year?
This award recognises someone whose care, generosity and practical support have made a meaningful difference to people in the community during the year.
What makes a strong nomination?
- Care and compassion
- Practical community help
- Consistency and reliability
- A clear positive difference to others
How to choose someone
Nominate a person you know and give one specific example of what they did, who benefited and why their contribution mattered. Popularity alone is not enough.
02 · GALA-NIGHT RECOGNITION
Best Dressed
Award.
Vote for one gentleman and one lady.
Judge the complete look, not its price or brand.
What to look for
- Elegance & formality: gala-appropriate
- Fit & presentation: polished and confident
- Style & coordination: outfit, footwear and accessories work together
- Individuality: distinctive and creative
- Cultural expression: traditional elements enhance the look
- Overall impression: sophisticated and memorable
03 · GALA-NIGHT RECOGNITION
People’s Choice
Award.
Who helped make the celebration memorable?
This award recognises the guest whose warmth, positive energy, participation and inclusive spirit help make the gala memorable for others.
What voters should consider
- Warmth and positive energy
- Inclusive behaviour
- Active participation
- Respectful engagement with others
How to choose someone
Think beyond friendship or popularity. Choose a guest whose behaviour genuinely helped other people feel welcomed, included and involved.
FAIR VOTING
Simple rules.
Clear results.
Private totals
Running totals stay hidden so voting is not influenced by early results.
Fair tie-break
If votes are tied, an appointed panel applies the published award criteria.
Respect and consent
Finalists must agree before their name or photograph is shown.