Celebrate Excellence: The Hampshire Care Awards 2026

Welcome to the official hub for the Hampshire Care Awards 2026. This annual event is our opportunity to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary individuals and teams who go above and beyond every day to provide compassionate, high-quality care across Hampshire’s social care community.

Meet the 2026 Hampshire Care Awards Finalists We’re delighted to introduce this year’s finalists! 

After receiving more than 560 nominations across 10 categories, our independent judging panels have selected three outstanding finalists in each category. Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted — we can’t wait to celebrate you all on 24 September!

Meet Our Finalists for 2026!

Nomination Centre

Everything you need to find the perfect fit for your nominee across 10 award categories

Nominate Now

The Award Ceremony

Everything you need to book your tickets and plan your night at the Care Awards ceremony.

Plan Your Night Here

Meet our Award Sponsors

 Come and meet our amazing sponsors who make the awards possible!

See Who Supports Excellence

Relive the Magic

Take a trip down memory lane to see the faces and stories that defined the 2025 Hampshire Care Awards.

View the 2025 Winners Gallery

Key Dates for Your Diary

Keep these dates in mind so you don't miss out on the celebrations:

Nominations Open: 15th April 2026

Nominations Close: 15th July 2026

Finalists Announced: 27th August 2026

The Awards Ceremony: 24th September 2026