'Bigger Than Ever': Nominations open for Community, Corporate & Culture Awards 2027
Nominations have opened for the annual awards, which celebrate people and organisations making an impact across British community, business and cultural life
Nominations have opened for the 2027 Community, Corporate & Culture Awards, which celebrate people and organisations making an impact across British community, business and cultural life.
The national awards was launched in 2024 by entrepreneur and financial services leader Mahari Hay.
Since then, organisers say the platform has received more than 600 nominations, attracted 50,000 public votes and generated 2.5 million digital impressions.
Its annual ceremony has also grown from around 300 guests in its inaugural year to a sold-out audience of 500 in 2026.
Mahari Hay, founder and CEO of the Community, Corporate & Culture Group, said: “The CCC Awards was created because too many remarkable people are making an extraordinary difference without receiving the recognition, visibility or opportunities they deserve.
“This platform exists to celebrate the ‘story behind the story’ and reignite the spirit of community across the nation.
“We are proud to be back for 2027, bigger and more ambitious than ever. Every nomination represents a powerful story of courage, leadership, service, creativity and impact.”
Previous supporters include Bank of England chief financial officer Afua Kyei, football campaigner Troy Townsend MBE and the Bishop of Dover, Rose Hudson-Wilkin, alongside representatives from HSBC, Mastercard, the Financial Times, the John Lewis Partnership and the BBC.
Next year’s awards will recognise achievements across community leadership, entrepreneurship, corporate impact, technology, media, music, sport, healthcare, charity, creativity and social justice.
Confirmed judges include Sports Journalists’ Association president Darren Lewis; diversity, equity and inclusion advocate Annisha Taylor; and Financial Times head of marketing Che Wheatley. Further judges will be announced.
Members of the public can nominate individuals, businesses, charities and other organisations from across the UK. Self-nominations are also accepted.
Entrants are encouraged to explain what the nominee has achieved, who has benefited from their work, the challenges they have overcome and the measurable or lasting difference they have made.
The CCC Awards 2027 will take place in London on 20 March.
Nominations close at 11.59 pm on 31 October 2026 and can be submitted at thecccawards.com.
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