10 June 2026 | Grosvenor House, London

Entries now closed!


Entries for the 2026 LGC Awards are now officially closed.


This year has been truly exceptional. We are proud to announce that we received over 1,000 entries — a record-breaking milestone and something that has never been achieved before. The response from across the sector has been outstanding, and it reflects the incredible quality, innovation and commitment within local government.

The Shortlist will be announced shortly, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to enter. Preparing an awards submission takes significant effort, and we are extremely grateful to every individual and organisation who put themselves forward.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our judging panel, who now have the formidable task of reviewing and scoring a record number of entries. Their dedication and expertise are truly appreciated.

If you have any queries regarding your entry/entries, please contact:
Madieson Charles-Christie
? 020 3953 2647
✉️ madieson.charles-christie@emap.com

Thank you once again for making the 2026 LGC Awards our biggest year yet.

Why enter?

Enter to:

  • Showcase the innovation within your organisation
  • Benchmark best practice in front of our high-profile judges from within and outside local government
  • Demonstrate you are at the cutting edge of improvement and have confidence in what you do
  • Gain recognition from your peers and the sector
  • Highlight your organisation's commitment to the excellent services you provide
  • Say thank you to your hardworking staff and boost morale

Why enter

Winning a prestigious LGC Award not only provides you and your team with the recognition you deserve at an event celebrating your achievements

Categories

The entry deadline for the LGC Awards is 12 December. The winners will be announced at Grosvenor House, London on 10 June 2026

Become a sponsor

Sponsorship of an award gives you a uniquely powerful opportunity to engage with authority leaders, in print, online and face to face while positioning your organisation as a thought leader in your category of choice and sharing best practice throughout

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Highlights of the LGC Awards 2025

1,450+
attendees
30
years showcasing excellence
100+
highly respected judges
22
categories
Key Dates
Entry deadline


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Shortlist announced
2nd stage judging – live presentations
LGC Awards 2026