Volunteer Centre Dorset - Volunteer Celebration Evening 2026

16th July 2026

We want to celebrate volunteering!

Please help us by making a nomination’s for individuals and groups making a difference across the Dorset council area!

If you would like to make a nomination, please complete the relevant form (link below each category) by Sunday 16 August 2026. Spaces are limited, so please get your nominations in as soon as possible!

Due to the high volume of nominations received last year we will prioritise groups and individuals who haven’t had the chance to be recognised at the Celebration Evening before. Please also note that if the same organisation is nominated across multiple categories, we may ask the organisation to choose one nomination to take to the Celebration Evening to allow as many organisations as possible the chance to celebrate their volunteers, we may also need to limit the number of guests attending from each organisation.

Please ensure forms are completed in full with the correct contact details for the nominee. All nominees invited to attend on the evening will be contacted by Volunteer Centre Dorset prior to the event.

If you have any further questions or queries regarding the event please do not hesitate to contact Volunteer Centre Dorset on 01305 269214 or email [email protected].

Please help us celebrate volunteering by making a nomination in one or more of the following categories:
 

Young Volunteers of the Year
Nominate an amazing young person (aged under 25) for their volunteering contribution.
Nominate a Young Volunteer

Decade of Dedication - Long Service Recognition
Celebrate an individual who has volunteered with your organisation for 10 years or more
Nominate an individual for a Decade of Dedication 

Volunteers of the Year
Nominate a volunteer from your organisation or someone you know who is deserving of this recognition.
Nominate a Volunteer of the Year

Teams of the Year
Nominate a team, group or organisation who do amazing voluntary work.
Nominate a Team

Andy Jacobs Award for Wellbeing and Mental Health in Volunteering
This category recognising teams, groups or individuals who support mental health and wellbeing in their groups and communities and/or those for whom volunteering has improved their own mental health. Whether you know someone who has overcome challenges though volunteering or if you know an individual or team who support mental health in their teams and communities, this new category will highlight the wonderful impact they have in the volunteering world.
Nominate a Group or Volunteer

New for 2026 – Volunteering for All
We're delighted to introduce a brand new category at this year's Volunteer Celebration Evening – Volunteering for All. This category celebrates voluntary, community or charitable organisations that go the extra mile to remove barriers and create meaningful opportunities for people who may otherwise struggle to volunteer – whether due to age, disability, poor mental health, social isolation, caring responsibilities, a criminal record, or other life circumstances.
Nominate an Organisation