Creative Voices 2027
Award Nominations
Recognising people, creativity and community impact.
The Creative Voices Awards celebrate inspiring individuals, groups and organisations who use creativity to strengthen people, culture and communities.
- CreativityIdeas that inspire change
- CultureCelebrating our shared stories
- ConnectionBringing people together
- WellbeingCreative work for healthier communities
Nominate a creative
Shine a light on inspiring people
Know someone who is using creativity to make a difference? Nominate them for a Creative Voices Award and help us celebrate their talent, passion and impact.
- Tell us who you are nominating. Your details, the nominee’s details, and whether you’re nominating yourself.
- Choose a category and make your case. Say why they deserve it and the impact they’ve made, and add links or files as evidence (300 words each).
- We review every nomination. Judged awards are assessed against each category’s criteria and finalists are announced. The People’s Choice Award is decided by public vote.
Award categories
Categories you can nominate for
Our awards celebrate a wide range of creativity, talent and community contribution. You can nominate an individual, group or organisation for any of the categories below.
- Creative Voice of the YearExceptional creativity and originality.
- Emerging Creative of the YearRising talent making a mark.
- Artist of the YearOutstanding skill and artistic vision.
- Creative Entrepreneur of the YearInnovative ideas with real impact.
- Arts & Culture Community ImpactArts that strengthen communities.
- Creativity & WellbeingCreative work that supports healthier lives.
- Culture, Heritage & IdentityCelebrating our shared stories.
- Young Creative VoiceAmplifying the next generation.
- Intergenerational Arts & CultureBridging generations through the arts.
- Creative Education & LearningInspiring learning through creativity.
- Arts & Culture LeadershipVision that shapes the sector.
- Unsung Creative ChampionRecognising quiet, vital contributions.
- Innovation in Arts & CultureFresh ideas in arts and culture.
Make a difference
Nominate today
Your nomination helps us recognise the people and projects making a real difference through creativity. Together, we can shine a light on the talent, passion and stories that strengthen our communities.