Nominations are now open for NALC's Star Council Awards 2025/26
We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Star Council Awards 2025/26, the only national awards dedicated to celebrating the vital work of parish and town councils in England.
The prestigious awards spotlight the remarkable people and councils making a real difference in their communities. Whether you're a parish or town council, councillor, county association or clerk, this is your chance to be recognised for your dedication, innovation, and impact.
For 2025/26, we're inviting entries across six inspiring categories:
- Council of the Year
- Councillor of the Year
- Young Councillor of the Year
- Climate Response of the Year
- County Association of the Year
- Clerk of the Year
The nomination period ends on 5 September 2025, and we will announce the winners at our Parliamentary Reception in the House of Lords on 24 February 2026.
Ready to celebrate your achievements or nominate someone amazing? Learn more about how to submit your entry.
Thank you to our generous sponsors, Clear Councils Insurance, Blachere Illumination, CCLA, Cloudy IT, Civic.ly, Unity Trust Bank, and Utility Aid, for their invaluable support in making the awards possible.
