Local Hero Awards 2026

The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards with Harrogate Town are back for 2026.

Our Local Hero Awards shine a light on the selfless, dedicated and inspirational people living and working in the Harrogate District.

Proudly returning for a fourth time, the ceremony will be a glamorous black tie event at Rudding Park Hotel on Friday 8th May 2026.

It’s all thanks to headline sponsors O’Connor Chiropractic.

We'll be celebrating true 'Local Heroes' across 13 different categories:

• The Charity Fundraiser of the Year award, sponsored by Harrogate Neighbours.
• The Emergency Services Award in partnership with Lauren Doherty, Road Safety Talks.
• The Employer of the Year Award, sponsored by Haddletons.
• The Parent/Guardian of the Year award, sponsored by Divert.
• The Sporting Achievement of the Year award, sponsored by Oak By Design. 
• The Teacher of the Year award, sponsored by Turkish Baths Harrogate.
• The Bravery Award, sponsored by Barclay LED Solutions LTD.
• The Child of Courage Award, sponsored by David Lloyd Clubs Harrogate.
• The Volunteer of the Year award, sponsored by Harrogate Theatre.
• The Active School award, sponsored by Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
• The Community Champion award, sponsored by Verity Frearson.
• The Sports Club/Team of the Year, sponsored by LWC.
• The Sustainability Award, sponsored by Envirovent.
• The Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nominations are now closed. Stay tuned for announcements on our finalists!