Submit a nomination.
Nominations for the Walsall Awards 2026 have now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part.
Nominations closed 15 October 2026.
What happens next
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Complete
Awards announced and nominations open
The inaugural Walsall Awards were announced and nominations opened across all sixteen categories. Over a thousand nominations came in from across the borough.
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Happening now
Thursday 15 October 2026
Nominations close and judging begins
The judging panel reviews every nominee in every category and draws up a shortlist of finalists.
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Coming up next
Friday 30 October 2026
Finalists announced and public voting opens
The finalists in each category go to a public vote. Every finalist receives a complimentary ticket to the awards evening.
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Coming up
Midnight, Friday 6 November 2026
Public voting closes
The last chance to vote for your finalists.
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Coming up
Saturday 21 November 2026
The Walsall Awards evening
Finalists, guests and sponsors come together at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, home of Walsall FC, for the inaugural awards ceremony.
