2026 Community Awards for IWD
Make a Difference GM are inviting your organisation to nominate an inspiring woman for our Community Awards in celebration of International Women's Day 2026 – #GiveToGain. We're looking for women who've made significant community contributions, showing leadership, resilience, and passion.
We're particularly keen to recognise women who've made a difference but haven't received recognition before, yet have done incredible community work at a grassroots level. There are no categories this year as all awards will be ‘outstanding contribution awards’.
The award ceremony will be held at the Loft Social in Stockport on 13th March (10 am to 2 pm). All nominees must be available to attend our event to receive their award.
Nomination deadline: 15/02/2026.
Thanks in advance for your nomination and attendance.
This year's theme
#GiveToGain
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.
This year's theme is Give to Gain.
Join Make a Difference GM:
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Glitter face painting
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Jewellery making
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Bollywood workshop
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Banner making
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Storytime – with Prof. Jackie Carter
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Info stall on local services for women and girls