Nominations open for NAPA Awards 2026 

ByCommunity Team

The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) has opened nominations for their National Activity Awards, which will take place in Liverpool on Friday 23rd January 2026. 

NAPA say:  

“Do you know someone who brings joy, energy and creativity into the lives of others through outstanding activity provision? Someone who goes above and beyond to ensure that every individual feels seen, heard and included? Now’s your chance to recognise them.” 

There are 17 categories, and nominations must come from current NAPA members, although the nominee does not need to be a member. Everyone nominated needs to be involved in activity provision within a care setting in the UK.  

Nominations opened on 13 June 2025 and close on 31 August 2025. Finalists will be interviewed between 29 September and 3 October 2025, with finalists announced on 8 October 2025. Finalists will have one free place to attend the awards. 

Nominations can be made here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH_qD1sYdktfO_-jBKibyeu1S1SPoDcR5OCZWocj10xIYaBg/viewform 

Find out more about the NAPA Awards here: https://napa-activities.co.uk/napa-membership/the-national-activity-awards 

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