✦ Nominations are now open · Finalists announced end of January · Nominate now ✦
Gala dinner with a catwalk under pink and gold lights

✦ Nominations now open · National awards · Finals in Berkshire ✦

The Handprint Awards

Celebrating the people who leave their mark. A night of glitz, glamour and the most inspirational people in the country.

Every hand that helps leaves a mark.

The Handprint Awards celebrate survivors, advocates, campaigners, creatives, inspirational men and women, and the community champions quietly changing lives.

Anyone can nominate. An independent panel judges every submission, and the shortlisted finalists in each category are invited to our glittering inaugural finals night in Berkshire in spring 2027 to discover whether they have won. Shortlisted finalists are announced at the end of January.

Unsung Heroine of the Year

A woman making an extraordinary difference without seeking recognition.

Unsung Hero of the Year

A man whose quiet dedication and compassion deserve celebrating.

Advocate of the Year

Someone championing the rights, dignity and voices of others.

Campaigner of the Year

Someone driving awareness, reform or meaningful social change.

Inspirational Woman of the Year

A woman inspiring others through leadership, courage or achievement.

Inspirational Man of the Year

A positive male role model challenging harmful attitudes and uplifting others.

The road to the finals

  1. 01

    Now

    Nominations open

  2. 02

    End of January

    Shortlisted finalists announced

  3. 03

    February – March

    Tickets on sale

  4. 04

    April – May

    The finals night in Berkshire