Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards
The annual Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards were established in 2024 to celebrate and raise awareness of the work of volunteers across the county. We provide them through Go Volunteer Glos, our volunteer recruitment platform.
About the Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards 2026
On Friday 5 June 2026, we celebrated this year’s winners at our ceremony at the Hatherley Manor Hotel and Spa.
We were thrilled to feature on BBC Points West and BBC Radio Gloucestershire as part of their Make a Difference Day coverage.
Listen to Lucy and Adey, winners of the Children and Young People Support Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award be interviewed for BBC Radio Gloucestershire
Listen to Nicola Baggott, winner of the Trustee of the Year Award be interviewed for BBC Radio Gloucestershire
Watch an extract from the BBC Points West footage of the Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards
See photos from the event
A group of women is on stage at an award ceremony, with a large sign behind them reading 'Best Community Group Award.' Some women are smiling and wearing colorful dresses, and one woman is holding a stuffed animal. The background is decorated with small blue lights.
Three people engaged in conversation at a social event, with a woman standing and two seated individuals, and a large screen in the background displaying part of the word 'Awards.' The setting has dark walls with star-like lights.
A woman with long blonde braids wearing a colorful striped sweater, a black headband, and jewelry, sitting outdoors against a wooden wall, looking at her phone.
An elderly man in a blue suit and striped tie is being interviewed outdoors with a woman holding a microphone. In the background, there is a modern house with a balcony and a group of people gathered outside on a lawn.
A woman, Jemima, is talking to a girl, Isabel, and two other women at an outdoor event. Jemima and Isabel are smiling. A subtitle indicates they are winners of the Rising Star Award.
Man with gray hair wearing a suit jacket and light blue shirt being interviewed outdoors, with a microphone held near his mouth. Green lawn and wooden building in the background.
Three people engaged in conversation at a social event, with a man holding a glass of orange drink and a certificate, and other people mingling in the background.
The Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards 2026 with many people seated at round tables decorated with flowers, in a banquet hall with chandeliers and balloons.
A man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt and a BBC Radio Gloucestershire lanyard, is sitting at a table working on a laptop. The table has water bottles and a black device. The background features red and white striped curtains and a white wall.
Three people on stage at an award event, with a large screen behind them displaying the words "Best community group" and "Award." The woman on the left is smiling and holding a colorful handmade doll. The woman in the centr is speaking and gesturing with her hands, while the man on the right, wearing a patterned shirt and a baseball cap, is listening.
Three people on stage at an awards ceremony, two young girls and an older man. The girls are holding an award and smiling. A large screen behind them displays 'Rising Star Award'.
An elderly woman with short gray hair and glasses standing behind a podium, speaking into a microphone, wearing a pearl necklace and a light-colored dress, against a black background with blue star-like lights.
A young man with a beard and short dark hair wearing a gray cap and patterned shirt, smiling while speaking at a podium with a microphone. The background has a black curtain with blue star-like lighting.
A man and a woman are standing together, holding an award or plaque, during an event celebrating lifetime achievement. The man is wearing a suit and tie, and the woman is dressed in a beige outfit with a pearl necklace.
A man dressed in a black suit with a patterned tie and glasses is standing on stage with two young girls who are holding a small trophy or award. One girl is wearing a floral dress and the other is wearing a white shirt with colorful designs. They are smiling
People sitting at tables during a celebration or gathering in a banquet hall, with decorations including balloons and warm lighting.
An elderly woman and a man in a suit are standing together holding a clear award plaque. The woman is wearing glasses, a light-colored dress, a pearl necklace, and earrings, and the man is in a dark suit with a striped tie.
A woman with blonde hair smiling and talking to people at a round banquet table during an indoor event. The background has a starry black curtain and a large screen with a quote about volunteering. Several other attendees talk and smile in a busy, well-lit room.
Man in a suit standing behind a podium, speaking at a Gloucester Volunteer Awards event in 2026, with a large screen displaying event details in the background.
A large gathering of people at a banquet or celebration in a spacious, well-lit hall with chandeliers, decorated with balloons and bunting, seated at round tables with white tablecloths and floral centerpieces.
People sitting at an outdoor gathering near a brick building, with a woman in a floral dress smiling at the camera and others engaged in conversation.
Person lying on the grass with a glass of water, wearing patterned pants and a jacket, holding a phone.
A group of three people engaged in conversation at a social event. The man on the left has a beard and is wearing a navy blazer, holding a glass of orange juice. The man in the center wears glasses and a gray blazer, holding a brochure or award, smiling. The woman on the right with blonde hair pulled back is wearing a maroon jacket and has a brown shoulder bag. In the background, other attendees are mingling in a well-lit room.
A group of people standing outdoors, engaged in conversation at a social gathering. The setting appears to be a patio area with a brick building and a shingled roof in the background. Some are holding drinks, and there are tables with glasses and bottles.
Close-up of two smiling women indoors, with other people blurred in the background, wearing casual clothing.
Young woman with brown hair and blue eyes holding a glass of orange juice, wearing a denim jacket, at social gathering with wooden wall and people in background.
Two women sitting at a dining table, smiling, with glasses of orange juice in front of them, against a wooden wall background.
Three people attending an event, holding drinks and an event programme.
An older woman with gray hair, wearing a maroon cardigan and floral blouse, sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice, a pair of sunglasses, and a black purse. She is smiling and looking to her right against a wood-paneled wall background.
Two women engaged in conversation at an indoor event, with one wearing a pearl necklace and the other holding a program and a glass of orange juice.
An older man pouring orange juice into glasses on a table at a formal event, with a brick wall in the background.
Four older women standing together, smiling, and holding drinks in a casual indoor setting with exposed brick walls and windows in the background.
Two smiling women at a social event. The woman on the left has red hair, glasses, and is wearing a colorful crochet cardigan. The woman on the right has shoulder-length blonde hair, and is wearing a denim jacket and a striped top while holding a glass of orange juice.
People at a registration table for a volunteer event, with a man receiving a certificate and a woman signing in volunteers, inside a venue with brick walls and a backdrop that says 'Go Volunteer Glos'.
Tray of champagne glasses filled with bubbly champagne.
Four musicians playing string instruments indoors against a wooden wall. Three women and one man, all focused on their music, with music stands in front of them.
Several glass awards lined up, each engraved with text acknowledging various volunteer achievements at Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards 2026.
Two people, a man with gray hair and beard wearing a gray vest and a woman with blonde hair wearing a red dress and white blazer, are holding hands on stage. The man is pointing and speaking into a microphone, and the woman is smiling and looking down. The background has a starry pattern with blue lights.
Three people standing on stage at an award ceremony, with a large screen in the background displaying 'Volunteer Impact Award' and the logo of Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards. The woman on the right is holding an award, and all three are smiling.
Guests sitting at tables during a formal event, clapping and enjoying food in a decorated banquet hall.
Group of diverse adults at the Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards 2026, some holding awards, posing on a stage with a backdrop that reads 'Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards,' decorated with blue starry lights.
Three people standing on stage with a large screen behind them displaying the text 'Volunteer Impact Award'. The individuals are smiling, and one of them is holding a glass award. The stage background features blue decorative lights.
Two women standing on stage at an awards event, smiling. The woman on the left has short white hair, glasses, and is wearing red earrings, a red dress, and a cape. The woman on the right has long red hair, glasses, and is wearing a striped dress. The background displays a large screen with the text 'Trustee of the Year' and an award logo.
People sitting at a banquet table in a decorated reception hall, applauding and smiling during a celebration.
Three women and one man are engaged in a conversation indoors, with a plain white wall and two wall-mounted lamps in the background. One woman has blonde hair and is wearing a yellow jacket, the man has a gray beard and is wearing a light-colored polo shirt, the second woman has red hair, glasses, and is wearing a black and white patterned top, and the fourth woman (partially visible) has brown hair and glasses.
Group of several women and one man standing on stage holding an award, with a large screen behind them displaying 'Best Organisation to Volunteer With Award' and a starry backdrop.
Two men are standing side by side, smiling. The man on the left has short dark hair, a beard, and is wearing a blue, red, and white plaid shirt. The man on the right has short hair, glasses, and a beard, and is wearing a pink checkered shirt. The man on the right is holding a clear award
A woman and a man standing side by side on a stage, holding a clear glass trophy with a pink and black logo. The background features a large screen with the words 'Sports Volunteer Award'. The woman is wearing a black dress, and the man is dressed in a black polo shirt and tan shorts.
Three smiling women and one smiling man standing together on stage, with one woman holding an award and a small card, during the Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards 2026.
A group of people sitting at tables in a decorated indoor event space, clapping and smiling during a celebration or gathering.
A man with gray hair, dressed in a black blazer and white shirt with small dark dots, presenting the Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards 2026.
People sitting around a banquet table at the GloucestershireVolunteer Awards 2026 event, with a man in a suit serving drinks, and a background decorated with black curtains and blue star-shaped lights.
A group of elderly women socializing at an indoor event, some holding glasses of orange juice, with a woman giving a certificate or award to another woman, background showing a brick wall and other attendees.
People seated at tables during a celebration or event in a decorated banquet hall, with food, drinks, and floral centerpieces on the tables.
Want to find out about the Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards 2027?
The 2027 awards ceremony will take place on the afternoon of Friday 4 June.
Nominations will open during the first week of January 2027. To be the first to hear about the Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards, sign up for our newsletter: Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance Mailing List