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.

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Attend the 2026 LGC Awards to celebrate excellence, network with leaders, gain inspiration, and recognise outstanding achievements shaping the future of local government.

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Judging

The LGC Awards pride themselves on their rigorous judging process, where every entry is read by our panel of 100+ judges before creating a shortlist. In stage two of judging, shortlisted entrants will present their entries to the panel of judges for deliberation.

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Highlights of the LGC Awards 2025

Best one yet!

It treated the sector with the respect it deserves.

The event was rewarding and created many memories for a team and the council.

A feel good experience with lots to celebrate!

Amazing to hear about the good work being done across local authorities and being recognised.

Glamorous dinner with excellent food and well organised presentation of awards.

Excellent event with great finalists. The compere and the food were excellent too!

A surreal but fun celebration with colleagues.

Very well organised and an enjoyable night.
1,450+
attendees
30
years showcasing excellence
100+
highly respected judges
22
categories
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LGC Awards 2026