East Sussex Returns and Brighton & Hove Launches!
Nominations Now Open – Closing 14th June 2026
Ticket Sales Open June 2026
Two Awards Evenings Dedicated to the Unsung Heroes of Our Care Communities
We are delighted to launch our expanded 2026 Care Awards programme, which this year will feature two dedicated awards evenings:
What to Expect
Both events will combine a high-quality awards ceremony with a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere where colleagues can come together, reflect and be recognised.
Renowned host Joe Fisher at our Care Awards 2025.
“This year marks an exciting step forward. We’re bringing our care community together like never before – two events, two celebrations, and countless stories of dedication and excellence. Let’s make 2026 a year to remember!”
Mike Derrick, Chair of East Sussex Partners in Care
Award Categories
There are twelve awards categories open to individuals or teams working at or associated with providers registered with East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council.
Please click on the award categories below to view the criteria.
Nomination Guidance
Full guidance on how to nominate individuals, teams and services can be accessed here.
Sponsorship – Register Your Interest
We are currently finalising sponsorship packages for the 2026 Care Awards, covering both the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove events. Packages will offer a range of opportunities for profile-raising and meaningful engagement with the local care sector.
Awards Judging Process
Nominations will be collated by the Awards Administrator and forwarded to the Awards Panel.
The Awards Panel will review all nominations that meet the criteria for this category and agree their final three nominators. There will be one outright Winner and two Highly Commended awards. In the event of a tie, the Head Judge will have the deciding vote.
All nominators will be informed if their application has been successful or not.
The Awards Panel is made up of three independent judges, plus a guest judge from the relevant award category.