Swindon 105.5, Voluntary Action Swindon and Swindon Borough Council are excited to announce the return of the Pride of Swindon Awards, with nominations for the 2026 awards opening at 12.00pm on Tuesday, 5 November 2025.
First launched in 2008, these will be the 14th Pride of Swindon Awards. They will celebrate individuals and teams who have made a positive and lasting impact on people, communities and neighbourhoods across the Borough of Swindon. This marks the first time the awards have been held since 2022, making their return all the more special.
Shirley Ludford, Station Manager of Swindon 105.5 and one of the original founders of the awards, said: “Each nomination tells a story and there are so many great stories to be shared and people to be recognised for their contribution to our community. Over the years there have been so many heartfelt and deserved nominations. I am delighted we are able to bring the Pride of Swindon Awards back.”
Pam Webb, Trustee of Voluntary Action Swindon (VAS), added: “VAS is very proud to continue to support these awards, our objective is to help strengthen the Swindon Community and without all the amazing individuals and teams recognised through these awards it would be a much harder job!”
Councillor Jim Robbins, Leader of Swindon Borough Council said: “I’m delighted to see the Pride of Swindon awards return. These awards are a true celebration of the incredible people who go above and beyond to make Swindon a better place for everyone. The Council are proud to be supporting this inspiring initiative and I look forward to recognising the everyday heroes who make the Borough so special.”
The 2026 awards were officially launched by Swindon’s newly appointed Town Crier, Rob Hardy, at 12.00pm on Wednesday, 5 November by the statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the Swindon Town Centre.
If you are interested in celebrating someone who has made a real difference within the Swindon community, please follow the link below to nominate them for the Pride of Swindon Awards 2026.
Please note that all nominations form will need to be completed by 5pm on Monday 15th December.
If you are unable to complete this online nomination form, you can alternatively pick up a paper nomination form from:
Swindon Shopmobility – based in Sanford House Car Park in the Town Centre – 9-4 Monday – Friday or 9.30 – 12 Saturdays.
Voluntary Action Swindon – 1 John Street Swindon – 10-4 Monday – Friday
SWINDON 105.5 – Radio Studios, Liden Centre, off Liden Drive, Swindon, SN3 6HF – 10-2 Monday – Saturday
Central Library – Regents Circus – 10-5.30 Monday to Friday 10-4 Saturdays
Highworth Library – Brewery Street, Highworth – 10-4 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or 12-6 Friday or 10-1 Saturday
North Swindon Library – Orbital Retail Park – Monday 2-6, Wednesday 10-2, Friday 1-5, Saturday 10-2 and Sunday 11-3
Park Library – Cavendish Square – Monday – Thursday 10-5, Friday 9-2.30, Saturday 10-1
West Swindon Library – Link Centre – Tuesday 10-2, Wednesday 1-5, Friday 10-2, Saturday 10-1
And deliver or post the completed form to Voluntary Action Swindon – address on nomination form – to arrive before 4pm on the 15th of December.
Please note – only on- line nominations using the link above or paper nominations on the official Pride of Swindon nomination form will be considered for the 2026 Awards.
Pride of Swindon Awards 2026 | Swindon Borough Council