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Make a Difference

Every day the BBC where you live brings communities together to make a difference close to home.

Our awards are now closed

Celebrating people who are going above and beyond to make a difference where you live, these awards are a chance to say thank you and recognise people and animals who make life better for others.

Please read through our categories below.

You can nominate anyone of any age, however we ask that you are aged 18 or over to submit an entry.

Visit our awards page to read more about each category, view our nomination tips or hear from previous finalists.

The awards closed on Sunday 10 March 2024 at 11pm. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awards will be given in each category, across each local BBC radio station. Click here for full award rules and our privacy notice.

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About

What is Make a Difference?

We launched at the beginning of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, as a virtual notice board for those able to offer help and those needing support.

To date, over ten million people have got involved in Make a Difference across local and Nations BBC radio stations.

In September, we celebrate with local heroes at special awards ceremonies across the country, shining a light on people going above and beyond in their local communities.

Find out how the BBC radio station where you live is making a difference

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