2026

20 awards, one very loud room

The first Elysian Awards were presented on Saturday 18 April 2026 at G Live in Guildford, hosted by Jo Brand. Here is every winner.

Photographs from the night What each award looks for

Making a Difference Together Award
YMCA DownsLink Group
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Breaking the Mould Award
Michelle John
PEGS
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Partnership That Makes a Difference Award
Billy & Beyond
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Incredible Volunteer Contribution Award
Les Heyhoe
Lil' Les Charity Man
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Making a Difference with Animals Award
Southampton City Farm
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No One Left Behind Award
WCHG Youth Team
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
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Rising Star Award (Aged 18 to 30)
Tom Kitcher
Southampton City Farm
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Transformational Leadership Award
Daniel Sukula
Be The Change Youth Project CIC
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Inspiring Change Through Creative Practice Award
Carmel Garvey
Arts Care
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Amanda Knowles MBE
Your Life Your Story
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Outstanding Contribution in Education Award (Individual)
Steph Freeman
Safe Space Solihull SEN Support Group
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Outstanding Contribution in Education Award (Organisation)
TMP College
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Woman Making a Difference Award
Joanna Dilworth
Appeer
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Brilliant Team Award
People and Animal Wellbeing Services CIC
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Judges' Choice Award (Individual)
Zeeshan Sharif
Barnet Mencap
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Judges' Choice Award (Team)
Intergenerational Music Making
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Mentorship Impact Award
Buddy Up
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Mentorship Excellence Award
Zeeshan Sharif
Barnet Mencap
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Special Recognition Award for Impact
Kelly Rogers
Empowering Futures
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Special Recognition Award for Community
Waltham Forest Pet Foodbank
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