Sutton Community Awards 2026

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The 2026 Sutton Community Awards are delivered in partnership by Sutton Council, Community Action Sutton, Volunteer Centre Sutton and Sutton Housing Partnership, reflecting a shared commitment to recognising the people at the heart of Sutton's communities.

The wait is finally over, we can now confirm the shortlisted nominees for the Sutton Community Awards 2026.

The awards celebrate the amazing people and groups who make Sutton a wonderful place to live. This year, we received more nominations than ever before, with a staggering 404 entries received across 10 categories. All of the award partners — Sutton Council, Community Action Sutton, Sutton Housing Partnership, Volunteer Centre Sutton, and our sponsors Everyone Active and Carew Academy, were blown away by the entries.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to tell us about a local hero!

Shortlisted nominees for each category:

Outstanding Voluntary and Community Sector Organisation of the Year

Advice Support Knowledge Information
Radio St Helier
The Fantastic Freddie Foundation

Sue Robson Trustee of the Year

Penelope Fox
The Shutes Foundation
Richard Grime

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Dog Hut
Muslim Cultural and Welfare Association of Sutton
Tilly’s Preschool

Outstanding Volunteer

June Smith
Michele Rivers
Christine Nardiello

Outstanding Volunteering Group

St Raphael's Hospice Donation Centre Volunteer Team
Wallington Little League
Volunteers at The Royal Marsden Foundation Trust

Outstanding Young Person

Azaan
Veirra
Veronika and Inna

Marian James Community Champion Award

James Anthony McGregor
Dr Sahil Mukherjee
Jeff Richards

Outstanding Community Health and Wellbeing Champion

Ryan Neuro Therapy Centre
Fiona Denton
Man Space
Sutton Team Sports Manager Volunteers and Young Sutton Residents