Hampshire High Sheriff Awards
Nominations are now closed.
2026 High Sheriff of Hampshire Community Awards
Do you know someone making Hampshire a safer, stronger, and more connected place to live?
The High Sheriff of Hampshire Community Awards are your chance to recognise their incredible contribution.
Nominations are now open for public servants, volunteers, charities, individuals and community organisations whose work is making a real difference.
Who we’re celebrating this year
In 2026, the Awards will shine a particular spotlight on individual volunteers and community groups who are supporting the criminal justice system through creative, inspiring, and impactful work – including initiatives that focus on prevention, rehabilitation, and positive social change.
Previous winners have included:
– Voluntary Police Community Support Officers
– Community First Responders
– Scout leaders
– Foster parents
– Local charities working to strengthen community safety and cohesion
Why nominate?
Community groups and individuals that support disengaged young people, prisoners and ex-offenders through art and wellbeing initiatives is a particular interest for the High Sheriff.
Whether it’s art programmes, mentoring schemes, or innovative community-led interventions, we want to hear about the people and projects transforming lives in Hampshire.
High Sheriff Sue Elton says:
“One of the most rewarding parts of my role has been meeting the incredible individuals and organisations working tirelessly to support vulnerable people across Hampshire. These Awards are a chance to shine a light on their vital work – from our Judiciary, Police, Fire and Rescue, and community groups who help keep our communities safe and strong.”
Jacqui Scott, HIWCF CEO, adds:
“This year, we want to celebrate those approaching the challenges of crime, justice, safety and rehabilitation with creativity and compassion – proving that imagination can lead to real, lasting change.”
Key details
- Nominations close: 5pm, 19 December 2025
- Awards ceremony: early Spring 2026, presented by the High Sheriff of Hampshire
- Activities for those nominated must be in Hampshire (including Portsmouth and Southampton)
- Not sure what to include in your application? Click here to see our example applications