Tell your story. Celebrate your impact. Showcase the people, projects and partnerships driving success across Cumbria and beyond.

The BECBC Awards recognise excellence, collaboration and achievement across our membership. Good luck to everyone who has entered.

You can find the timetable for the Awards further down the page.

Find out more about the categories & criteria

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Awards 2026

Entries for the BECBC Awards 2026 are now closed.

Timetable

Award submissions open on 12th May.
Award entries close 6th July
Shortlisting will take place by 24th August
Shortlisted entrants will be notified and able to purchase tickets on 7th September
Shortlist will be announced on 14th September
Awards visits will take place between 21st September and 23rd October.
Awards Dinner is 19th November.

Judging Dates

Environmental judging visits will be 22nd September
Performance Culture judging visits will be on 23rd September
Partnership judging visits will be on 24th September
Business of the Year judging visits will be 29th September
Charity of the Year judging visits will be 6th October
Social Value category judging visits will be on 12th October.
Empowering the Next Generation judging visits will be 15th October
Rising Star judging will be 19th October
Micro Business of the Year judging will be 21st October.

You must be a full, paid up BECBC Member at the time of submission to submit a nomination. Organisations may nominate themselves but individuals must be nominated by their peers. Please note judging dates for each category cannot be moved so please plan early to make sure you are available for any that you've entered.

Our travel partner for this year's awards is No Name Travel. Contact them on 01946 550564 for all your transport needs on the evening of the Awards Dinner.