Creative Arts and Culture in Dementia Award

Finalists

* Individual: Ellie Lucas, NAPA

* Individual: Karen Smeath, Blair House

* Individual: Laura Harling, The Dot Collective

* Individual: Madeleine Laini, Kiyana Wraps

* Individual: Sam Lord, Memory Laners Dementia Music Group

* Organisation: Arts for Dementia

* Organisation: Bright Shadow

* Organisation: Centring Research Project, Northumbria University (DACI) and Beamish Museum (Health and Wellbeing)

* Organisation: Magic Me, Spark Team

* Organisation: Manchester Camerata

* Organisation: Resonate Arts, Creative Space Team

* Organisation: Sheffield Memory Hub

* Organisation: Vamos Theatre Company

Honouring arts, heritage, and cultural projects that spark memory, creativity, and connection.

Specific Judging Criteria:

  • Arts, heritage, or cultural initiatives that spark creativity, memory, confidence, or connection.
  • Evidence of deep engagement and emotional or cognitive impact.
  • Inclusive, accessible practice tailored to diverse needs and abilities.
  • Innovative or high-quality use of artistic methods in dementia care.
  • Feedback from participants, families, artists, or facilitators.

Sponsored by:

Creative Dementia Arts Network

Nominations are now closed