The shortlist has officially been announced for the 2026 Community Impact Awards, celebrating the projects, organisations and individuals making a lasting difference to communities across the UK.
Taking place on 19 November at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, the Community Impact Awards recognise outstanding planning, procurement and delivery, shining a spotlight on work that creates meaningful outcomes for people and places.
But the evening is about more than celebrating the impact already being made across the industry. All proceeds from the Community Impact Awards will be donated to the Pagabo Foundation, supporting its work to improve mental health awareness and wellbeing across communities.
At this year’s awards, we’ll also be raising money for three deserving charities which will be announced ahead of the night directly through the Pagabo Foundation, helping the celebrations create an even wider positive impact.
Following a fantastic response to this year’s awards, our independent judging panel has reviewed the nominations and selected the finalists in each category.
We’re delighted to reveal the Community Impact Awards 2026 shortlist…
Outstanding Community Impact Project of the Year, up to £3m
- St Giles Community Centre, Stem Architects
- Peterborough Key Theatre, Lindum Group
- Blakenall Community Centre Refurbishment, CBES
Outstanding Community Impact Project of the Year, £3m to £10m
- Cradley Heath Skills Campus, Speller Metcalfe
- Unity Centre, Kier
- Leeds City Academy, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure
- Northgate Community Diagnostic Centre, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure
Outstanding Community Impact Project of the Year, £10m to £50m
- Thorpe Hesley, South Yorkshire, Mining Water Treatment Scheme, Kier Group and The Mining Remediation Authority
- The Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA), AtkinsRéalis
- Walsall Household Waste Recycling Centre & Waste Transfer Station, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure
- Chiswick Health Centre and Key Worker Accommodation, Willmott Dixon Construction
Outstanding Community Impact Project of the Year, £50m+
- Millers Quay, GRAHAM
- Millennium Lodge, Willmott Dixon
- University of Gloucester City Campus (former Debenhams Building), Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure
Sustainability & Net Zero Award
- The Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA), AtkinsRéalis
- Littlehampton Seafront Regeneration, Neilcott Construction
- Blackpool Government Hub, Talbot Gateway, VINCI Building
- Weavers’ Hall, GRAHAM
Local Supply Chain & SME Inclusion Award
- CH2i, Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator, Cranfield University, R G Carter
- The Lakes Estate Renewal Project, GRAHAM
- Stratford Park Lido, Stroud, EW Beard
Social Value in Action Award
- Millers Quay, GRAHAM
- Rosegarth Square and Crown House, Lindum Group
- Blackpool Government Hub, Talbot Gateway, VINCI Building
- Thorpe Hesley, South Yorkshire, Mining Water Treatment Scheme, Kier Group and The Mining Remediation Authority
- Provision of Maternity Infrastructure Works, CBES
Collaboration Excellence Award
- To be announced on the night
Outstanding Legacy Award
- Millers Quay, GRAHAM
- The Elm Foundation Derbyshire, CK Rail Solutions
- Swansea Bay University Health Board Permanent PET/CT Scanner, Singleton Hospital, Tilbury Douglas
- The Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA), AtkinsRéalis
Outstanding Regeneration Project
- Tustin Estate Renewal, Bouygues Development & Bouygues UK
- Bradford City Village, Muse
- Smithgate, Muse
Innovation in Community Housing Award
- Hardwick Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Lindum Group
- Camden Road Hostel, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure
Future Leader Award
- Alice Dudley, Speller Metcalfe
- Chris Godfrey, Beard
- Jamie Hodkinson, M Group
- Owen Bush, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure
Mental Health Award
- Millennium Lodge, Willmott Dixon
- Seddon Mates in Mind Champion Model, Seddon Construction
Congratulations to everyone who has made this year’s shortlist and thank you to every organisation and individual who submitted a nomination.
We’re now looking forward to bringing the industry together in November, where the winners will be revealed and we’ll celebrate the difference being made by projects and people across the UK.
Tickets are still available, with proceeds going directly to the Pagabo Foundation. Visit the Community Impact Awards page and request your tickets.
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