The Inaugural event | Walsall Awards | Saturday 21st November 2026
Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall FC

Celebrating the people, businesses and organisations shaping Walsall’s future.

The Walsall Awards 2026 is a landmark celebration recognising the outstanding individuals, businesses, charities, organisations and community leaders making a positive impact across the borough.

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Timeline

The road to 21 November.

What has happened so far, and what happens next.

Complete

Awards announced and nominations open

The inaugural Walsall Awards were announced and nominations opened across all sixteen categories. Over a thousand nominations came in from across the borough.
Complete

Thursday 15 October 2026

Nominations close and judging begins

The judging panel reviews every nominee in every category and draws up a shortlist of finalists.
Happening now

Friday 30 October 2026

Finalists announced and public voting opens

The finalists in 14 categories go to a public vote; the Professional Achievement and Lifetime Achievement winners are announced on the night. Every finalist receives a complimentary ticket to the awards evening.

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Midnight, Friday 6 November 2026

Public voting closes

The last chance to vote for your finalists.
Coming up

Saturday 21 November 2026

The Walsall Awards evening

Finalists, guests and sponsors come together at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, home of Walsall FC, for the inaugural awards ceremony.

Our Vision

Walsall Awards is more than an event.

It is a platform to celebrate local success, inspire future generations, support community collaboration, showcase positive stories, promote Walsall regionally and nationally and recognise the people helping shape the future of the borough.

The Inaugural Walsall Awards 2026

A brand-new annual celebration for the borough.

The Walsall Awards 2026 will mark the launch of a brand-new annual celebration dedicated to recognising the very best of Walsall’s business, community and local achievement.

As the inaugural event, this special evening will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, charities, community organisations, sports clubs, professionals and inspirational individuals from across the borough for what promises to become one of the most important and anticipated events in the Walsall calendar.

More than an awards ceremony, the Walsall Awards is being created as a borough-wide platform to celebrate success, inspire collaboration and showcase the positive stories shaping the future of Walsall.