Making a Difference Award

An award for an outstanding chief executive, Board member, Trustee or non-executive director who has made significant and sustainable changes in a service. These changes will have positively influenced outcomes for people who use their services, their families and staff.

This award is sponsored by

If your entry is selected as one of the three finalists in your category, you will be invited to join the online judging day which takes place on Friday 5th February 2027, where you will meet a panel of judges to discuss your work in more detail. You can find out more about the next steps here. Ticket sales for the Awards Ceremony open on Friday 30th October 2026.

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