Young Hackney is delighted to announce the 2026 Hackney Youth Awards.

These awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of young people in the last year, no matter how big or small.

A panel of young people will shortlist and ultimately select the winners through a formal judging process. All shortlisted young people will be invited to the Youth Awards ceremony, where the winners will be announced.

This award ceremony is a special evening with entertainment, presenters, inspirational speakers, and refreshments. This is our 9th year of hosting this event, which is consistently a fantastic occasion. We also provide trophies and certificates for all shortlisted nominees.

Important dates:

• Nomination deadline 11 February midnight – nominations will not be accepted past the deadline.
• Hackney Youth Awards Ceremony 6-8pm @ Hackney Town Hall 18 March 2026.

View project criteria here

Nominate here