Nominate

Submitting a nomination could not be easier.

Read the rules thoroughly
Select the category below in which you would like to make a nomination
Complete the online nomination form
Submit your nomination by 11 PM on 30 June 2026

Guide on how to make a nomination

Rules

Nominations must be received by 11 pm on 30 June 2026
Only make one nomination per nomination form
You may only nominate one person or group in each category
Nominated organisations and groups must be based in or working in Wales
Nominated volunteers must either live in Wales or undertake their volunteering work in Wales
We welcome nominations for individuals and groups who volunteer abroad for an international organisation based in Wales
Please be aware that the Volunteer of the Year categories are open to individual nominees only, unfortunately, group nominations cannot be accepted
Permission must be obtained from the volunteer before submitting a nomination. For any volunteer under the age of 16, parental permission must also be sought
Permission must be obtained from the Chief Officer, Director or Chair of the nominated organisation before submitting a nomination
All answers must relate to recent activity (within the last 12 months)
For all awards we reserve the right to contact the organisation(s) mentioned in your application to verify the information you have provided
We recognise that AI tools may be used to support the drafting of nomination applications; however, all information submitted must remain factual, accurate and reflective of the nominee’s achievements
The judges’ decision on entries is final. The judges reserve the right not to make an award in any particular category if they feel that nominations are not suitable
The nature of the awards presented is the decision of WCVA. No alternative prizes will be considered
Details provided on the nomination form may be passed onto partner organisations and to the media for publicity purposes. If you are not willing for any information to be shared in this way or if you do not wish media organisations to contact the nominated organisation or the nominator, please let us know as soon as possible

WCVA Charity Awards 2026 Nomination Form

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Select your Category

Which category are you nominating?

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Questions you’ll answer

Describe the achievements your small organisation has made over the past 12 months
How have you designed your services to make best use of limited resources?
Tell us about the positive influence your organisation has had on individuals, communities or the wider society.

Please note that any additional information such as links and videos will not be scored.

Please describe the activities of the organisation over the past year in relation to health and wellbeing?
How has your organisation gone above and beyond its core aims to support individuals with their health and wellbeing?
How has health and wellbeing improved as a result of this work?

Please note that any additional information such as links and videos will not be scored.

Please describe your recent exceptional fundraising or income generation achievements and the impact this has had on the organisation over the last 12 months.
Please tell us about the approach you took in designing these fundraising efforts and how they contributed to success (e.g., resources, guidance research or learning from past fundraising campaigns).
Please tell us about the additional impact these fundraising efforts have had on your development as a fundraiser and your organisation’s approach to future income generation.

Please note that any additional information such as links and videos will not be scored.

Over the last 12 months, how has the organisation gone above and beyond their core aims to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism?
How did you approach the initiatives/activities to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, taking into consideration research and learning?
How have the equality, diversity and inclusion efforts impacted the organisation and wider community?

Please note that any additional information such as links and videos will not be scored.

Over the last 12 months, how has the organisation gone above and beyond their core aims to promote and celebrate the Welsh language?
Describe how the organisation has designed its services with the Welsh language in mind?
Describe the positive impact the use of Welsh language has had on the organisation and the wider community?

Please note that any additional information such as links and videos will not be scored.

Please describe the volunteering activities of the nominated individual over the last 12 months
Please describe the positive difference made as a result of the individual’s volunteering activities in the past year
How has the volunteer you are nominating gone above and beyond to make a bigger difference

Please note that any additional information such as links and videos will not be scored.

Please describe the volunteering activities of the nominated individual over the last 12 months
Please describe the positive difference made as a result of the individual’s volunteering activities in the past year
How has the volunteer you are nominating gone above and beyond to make a bigger difference

Please note that any additional information such as links and videos will not be scored.

Please describe the organisation’s achievements over the past year?
Please describe how the organisation has demonstrated best practice (including good governance, resilience planning, people management, EDIA and Welsh Language) no more than 500 words
Please describe how the organisation has used an innovative approach to designing services (eg using digital practices)
What impact has the organisation had on individuals, communities or wider society over the last 12 months?

Please note that any additional information such as links and videos will not be scored.

What has this individual achieved during their service to the voluntary sector?
How has the individual gone above and beyond to make a bigger difference?
Over the years what impact has their contribution had on individuals, communities and wider society?

Please note that any additional information such as links and videos will not be scored.