Heart of Salford awards 2026

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About the awards

The Heart of Salford awards are Salford CVS and Volunteer Centre’s prestigious ceremony to celebrate volunteering and voluntary action. See more about the awards and previous winners on our main Heart of Salford page. We had nearly 90 nominations for this year's awards, which were shortlisted by an independent panel of judges. Well done to everyone who was nominated who will all recieve a certificate: 

Congratulations to the 2026 winners and shortlist!

We held the Heart of Salford awards event this year on 3rd June at Buile Hill Hall as part of this year's Volunteers' Week. The awards event was a fantastic showcase of the brilliant and diverse work happening across Salford and the amazing staff and volunteers.

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See our Heart of Salford awards 2026 gallery for photos from the event. Several people have contributed photos including our Volunteer photographer Bill Cooney, who took the official photos - thanks Bill!
 

Shortlisted films

Watch the films below on each of the shortlisted nominees. These were shown at the event and voted on by the audience to determine the winners.

You can also watch the full list of films on our Heart of Salford 2026 playlist on YouTube. 

• Small VCSE Organisation

• Large VCSE Organisation

• Equalities Champion

• Volunteering Team

• Young Volunteer

• Community Champion (Centenary Edition)

• Heart of the Community long-service

• Volunteer of the Year

Small VCSE Organisation:

Talk About It Mate - Winner

Salford Hongkongers

Salford Survivor Project

The Tatton

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Large VCSE Organisation:

Salford Foyer - Winner

Ability Cooperative

African Rainbow Family

Salford Foodbank

START

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Equalities Champion

Salford Parent Carer Forum - Winner

African Rainbow Family

Europia

Owen Power

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Volunteering Team

Irlam and Cadishead Disabled Persons Group - Winner

Monaco Morris Dancers

Wardley Gardeners

Wheels for All

100th Salford Scouts
 

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