Care & Support Champion
For someone in care, housing or support who consistently goes above and beyond for the people they serve.
The new brand of awards for everyday industry
Honouring the people who keep our communities moving.
From carers, electricians and support workers to photographers, models, videographers, assistants and creatives – industry-awards recognises the people who show up, do the work and make things happen, often with very little spotlight.
Next awards cycle
- Nominations open: 1 February 2026
- Public voting opens: 1 April 2026
- Awards night: Summer 2026 · UK (venue TBC)
These dates are placeholders – update them in index.html once your venue and timeline are confirmed.
What is industry-awards?
Across the UK there are people holding everything together every single day: carers on overnight shifts, personal assistants keeping households and projects running, barbers, drivers, photographers, filmmakers, traders, youth workers and small business owners.
industry-awards exists to say “we see you” – and to build a space where any honest craft, talent or role can be celebrated with the same energy as a major awards show.
- Recognising frontline, creative and behind-the-scenes heroes
- Bringing care, community, trades, music, film, photography and fashion together
- Highlighting positive role models for the next generation
- Offering meaningful recognition and opportunities – not just trophies
Who can be nominated?
- Care workers, support workers, housing and HMO staff
- Music & media: musicians, vocalists, producers, DJs, presenters and content creators
- Film & video: directors, videographers, editors, short film makers and crews
- Photography & modelling: photographers, models, stylists, MUAs and creative teams
- Electricians, plumbers, construction and trades professionals
- Youth workers, mentors and community organisers
- Personal assistants, office staff, coordinators and behind-the-scenes fixers
- Small businesses, traders and social enterprises making a local impact
If they keep people safe, inspired or moving forward – they can be put forward for an industry-award.
Award categories
These categories cover care, trades, media, fashion and everyday impact. You can rename or add to them later
by editing this section in index.html.
Everyday Hero Award
For anyone whose day-to-day work quietly holds things together – from PAs and office staff to drivers and key workers.
Trades & Skills Excellence
For those in construction, electrics, plumbing or maintenance who set the standard in their field.
Creative Impact (Music & Media)
For an artist, musician, producer, DJ, presenter or content creator whose work is making a real impact.
Photo & Visual Storytelling
For a photographer or visual creative using images to tell powerful stories or capture real life.
Video & Director of the Year
For a videographer or director delivering stand-out visuals, music videos, promos or live content.
Short Film of the Year
For a short film project (and its team) that stands out for story, visuals or impact.
Model & Fashion Creative
For models, stylists, MUAs or fashion creatives representing their craft with excellence and professionalism.
Youth & Community Hero
For a youth worker, mentor or community leader holding things together where they live.
Team / Project of the Year
For a team, project or organisation delivering outstanding results for people and communities.
Lifetime Legacy Award
A major honour for long-term service and impact – decided through public vote and panel review.
Key dates
Phase 1
Nominations open
1 February 2026 – online form goes live for public and partner nominations.
Phase 2
Shortlisting
A review panel goes through all nominations to build a fair and balanced shortlist for each category.
Phase 3
Public voting opens
1 April 2026 – the public can vote online for key categories, including the Legacy Award.
Phase 4
Awards night
Summer 2026 · UK (venue TBC) – winners announced with trophies, recognition and opportunities.
How it works
- Nominate – Anyone can put forward an individual, team or business using the online nomination form.
- Shortlist – A small review group checks nominations and builds a shortlist based on the criteria.
- Vote – The public can vote online for key categories once the shortlist is live.
- Celebrate – Winners are announced at the awards event, with trophies and meaningful recognition.
Fairness & transparency
- Clear criteria published for each category
- Mixture of public voting and panel decisions
- Conflict-of-interest checks for the review group
- Shortlisted nominees contacted in advance
Nominate someone
Use this form to put forward an individual, team or organisation for an industry-award. All fields marked with * are required. Social media and links are optional but help people find their work.
Public voting
Once shortlists are confirmed, this area will host public voting. Social media and links are optional, but help us verify real people and give nominees more visibility.
Contact & sponsorship
Use this section for general enquiries, sponsorship, venue partnerships and press. Update the email address and any partner details as things progress.
- Email: awards@industry-awards.co.uk
- Based: UK · recognising people and industries across the country
You can partner with industry-awards on categories, prizes, media coverage and more.