The Mayor of Milton Keynes, Councillor James Lancaster, is calling on residents to nominate individuals or groups that have made an impact in our communities for the Milton Keynes Mayor's Awards 2026.
"Over the past six months as Mayor, I’ve had the honour of meeting countless inspiring individuals and groups who go above and beyond to support our community—often without expecting any recognition.
Now, I’m inviting you to help us celebrate these unsung heroes by nominating them for the MK Mayor's Awards 2026. It’s our chance to shine a spotlight on the people and organisations who work tirelessly to make Milton Keynes a better place for everyone.
I have proudly seen many inspiring individuals and groups across the City, plus with the support from citizens and the judging panel, I am confident this year unsung heroes will shine through for what they offer in Milton Keynes.
Submit your nominations today and let’s give them the recognition they truly deserve!"
We are delighted to be hosting the Mayor's Awards on Friday 27 February from 18.30 during the Mayors Civic Reception and hope that nominees will pencil this date in their diary, as we’ll be inviting the winner and two runners up from each category to attend along with a guest each.
2026 Categories
- School Sporting Achievements
Successes of school teams from MK locally, regionally or nationally
- Sporting Facilities
Purpose built facilities or open spaces in MK that provide the community with sporting opportunities.
- MK Newcomers
New businesses, charities or associations that deserve to have the spotlight shined on them.
- Sports Advocate of the Year
Someone who inspires our sports men and women of the future across cultures.
- Arts, Culture and Heritage
Who has contributed to our city's culture.
- Volunteer of the Year
Who has made the most significant impact at an organisation?
- Armed Forces Community
For those going above and beyond to support the Milton Keynes Armed Forces Community.
- Diversity and Inclusion
Who has contributed in new, innovative and inclusive ways?
- Care Givers
For those who care for the residents of Milton Keynes
- Mentor of the Year
Mentors in any field i.e. education, sport, professional development.
Do you know someone deserving?
Fill in the submission form below with the name of the person you want to nominate, together with 150 words saying why.
Please obtain consent from nominees before providing their contact information. We will need their contact information for the awards. Please also advise the nominee of the awards presentation date of 27 February 2026 from 18.30.
> Nominees must not have already received any other major award.
> Nominators cannot nominate an immediate family member i.e. child, parent, sibling.
> Nominations close midnight Sunday 4 January 2026.
> The Mayors Awards will take place on Friday 27 February 2026 from 18.30 during the Mayor's Civic Reception.
T&Cs
- An individual may only submit one nomination per category.
- All nominees for all categories will also be considered for an additional, overall Mayor's Award.
- An individual may not nominate an immediate family member i.e. child, parent, sibling.
- The judging panel reserves the right to change the category of the submitted nomination.
- The Mayor’s Awards are an independently run competition by Milton Keynes City Council Mayor’s Office and not in conjunction with any other local awards/nominations and do not offer any special rights or privileges to the winners.
- Sponsors of the award ceremony are not eligible for entry.
- Councillors of Milton Keynes City Council or Town/Parishes are not eligible for entry.
- Data Protection Privacy Statement: Your information will be processed by the MKFM site and sent directly to the Milton Keynes City Council Mayor’s Office to be used by the Mayor’s Office and Democratic Services at MK City Council for the purposes of the Mayors Award. We require the above entry information for the purposes of informing the nominator, nominee and their parents/carer of the results of the competition. Winners information will be shared within MK City Council and judges for the purpose of the Award and passed on for media purposes when consent is provided. Some of the applications may be used as positive stories with identities etc hidden and shared with the public. Information not needed or used will be disposed of securely and all applications will be destroyed at the end of the process. We work within MK City Council’s Data Privacy statement which can be found at https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/data-privacy-statement.
