Derby Impact Awards 2026
The Awards are Back!!
Due to overwhelming demand the awards are back for 2026:
Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Venue: The Library on the Wardwick, Derby Museum
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Application details will be available soon.
Register your interest now to be the first to hear when nominations open.
Why the Awards Matter
The Derby Impact Awards are more than a celebration. They help raise the profile of social impact in Derby, strengthen connections between organisations, and showcase the people creating real economic and community value across the city.
The 2025 awards showed that recognition matters.
Winners reported increased visibility, stronger credibility, new partnerships, fresh enquiries, and a real boost in confidence for their teams.
Why Apply?
Applying for the Derby Impact Awards is a practical step towards growing your organisation.
Recognition increases your visibility with customers, funders and partners, helping you open doors that are often difficult to access.
It strengthens your credibility, giving you a trusted signal you can use in funding bids, marketing and stakeholder conversations.
Just as importantly, it connects you into a wider network of like-minded organisations across Derby, creating opportunities for collaboration, shared learning and new ventures.
Whether you are established or just starting out, applying puts your work on the map and positions you as part of a growing movement shaping Derby’s future.
Who Should Apply?
The 2026 Derby Impact Awards will recognise a range of impact through categories including Enterprising Charity, Social Entrepreneur, Social Enterprise, Impact Business, Creative and Cultural Enterprise, B-Corp or Purpose-led Business, New Start Impact Venture, Environmental Impact and Impact Innovation.
Applications are open to anyone creating positive impact in Derby through business, charity, social enterprise, arts and culture, environmental action, inclusive employment, innovation or partnership working. You do not need to be established or well-known—we welcome individuals and organisations at any stage who are making a difference.
SEEKING SPONSORS
We are seeking sponsors to partner with the Derby Impact Awards 2026 and play a visible role in supporting the growth of Derby’s impact economy.
This is an opportunity to align your organisation with some of the city’s most inspiring businesses, charities and social enterprises, while demonstrating a genuine commitment to social value, innovation and community impact.
Sponsors benefit from strong brand visibility, meaningful connections with purpose-led organisations, and association with a high-profile event that showcases the very best of Derby. If you are looking to invest in the city’s future while raising your profile, we would welcome a conversation.