Entries open for awards recognising positive impact

Applications are now open for the Derby Impact Awards, organised by Derby Social Ventures, which celebrate the organisations, businesses and individuals creating positive change across the city.

The Derby Impact Awards 2026 are set to take place at Derby Museums’ Museum & Art Gallery on Thursday 19 November.

They recognise the organisations, businesses, charities, social enterprises and individuals who are creating positive social, environmental and economic impact across Derby and Derbyshire.

This year’s event will feature an impressive line-up of civic leaders and speakers, including Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward, who is the figurehead of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson and the Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Liz Fothergill CBE.

The awards are proudly supported by Nimbus Disability as strategic partner.

Applications are open until Sunday 1 November.

For more information and to enter click here.