HEY Charity Awards

Thursday 21st May 2026

Honouring Impact. Celebrating Change

Nominate Today

The HEY Charity Awards are here – celebrating the outstanding charities, teams and people making a real difference across Hull and East Yorkshire.

On Thursday 21st May 2026, the MKM Stadium will come alive as we shine a spotlight on creativity, dedication, and impact in our sector.

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Submit a Nomination

✨ It’s free to nominate!
✨ Every shortlisted charity receives two complimentary tickets to the Awards Ceremony.
✨ Nominations close 9pm Sunday 1st March 2026.

This is your chance to champion the organisations that go above and beyond every day. Who will you put forward?

Name of Nominee (Person, Team or Organisation)

Category you are nominating them for

Nominee's Email (If known)

Nominee's Phone no. (If known)

Nominee's Website (If known)

Achievements

(Tell us about any Achievements for this Person, Team or Organisation, we want to hear as much about the amazing things they have done)

Impact

(Tell us about their Impact. How they’ve made a difference, who they’ve helped, and the impact they’ve had.)

Evidence

Please provide specific evidence to support this nomination. The Awards panel will not research this information themselves. Nominations with strong supporting evidence have a significantly better chance of success.

Please send links to images, videos or share a website that supports your nomination to help us shout about this Person, Team or Organisation

Your Name

First

Last

known) no. (If

Your Email

Your Phone number (optional)

Consent

I agree

I confirm that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.

I agree to be contacted if the judging panel requires further information about this nomination.

I understand that some information in this nomination may be used in promotional materials (e.g., ceremony programme, social media) if the nominee is shortlisted.

📩 Submit your nomination by 9pm Sunday 1st March 2026.

Questions? Email us at awards@heysmilefoundation.org

"Our local charities are the heartbeat of our communities; driven by compassion, powered by volunteers, and making a difference every single day. The HEY Charity Awards are about shining a light on their incredible impact and inspiring others to believe in what’s possible when people come together for good."

Jamie Lewis

CEO HEY Smile foundation

"So many people give their time, energy, and hearts to make their communities better — often without ever expecting recognition. These awards remind us that their hard work matters, that it’s seen, and that it truly makes a difference."

Hannah Butters

Volunteer

"Being part of our community group has changed my life, it’s given me friendship, confidence, and hope when I needed it most. Knowing the group has been nominated for an award means the world to us. It shows that what we do together really matters."

HEY Charity Awards

Nominate Today

Submit a Nomination

Jamie Lewis

"So many people give their time, energy, and hearts to make their communities better — often without ever expecting recognition. These awards remind us that their hard work matters, that it’s seen, and that it truly makes a difference."

Hannah Butters

"Being part of our community group has changed my life, it’s given me friendship, confidence, and hope when I needed it most. Knowing the group has been nominated for an award means the world to us. It shows that what we do together really matters."

Community Centre Service User

Thursday, 21st May 2026

HEY Smile Foundation, a company limited by guarantee.

Registered in England and Wales.

Charity Number: 1125856.

Company Number: 06455490

HEY Smile Foundation, The Loft, Gosschalks, Dock Street, Hull, HU1 3AE.