Make a Difference Awards are "humbling and inspiring"

Nominations are open for the BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards for 2026.

Help us honour and recognise those who Make a Difference where we live.

Dorset author Nikki May is judging the Great Neighbour category, she's been chatting to BBC Radio Solent's Lucy Ambache.

For a full list of categories - and details of how to nominate someone - go to bbc.co.uk/makeadifference, where you can also see full Terms and our Privacy Notice.

Nominations are open now and close on the 31st March 2026 at 5pm.

The winners will be announced at our BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference awards ceremony in September.