This is your chance to nominate a person, group or organisation who have had a positive impact on you through their cultural contributions. Whether it’s art, music, performance, literature, heritage, sport or any other form of cultural expression, the awards embrace all aspects of culture in North Devon and Torridge. The 2026 awards ceremony will take place at Barnstaple Hotel on 13 March and will once again shine a light on the innovation, talent and hard work that thrive in our local communities and creative sectors.
Nominations are open from 5th January to 13th February and are for those living and or working in northern Devon.
The categories to be voted on are:
Find out more about last years finalists at Flourishing Culture Awards 2025 – Barnstaple
The event is brought to you by North Devon Council and is sponsored by Dartington Crystal and Pearce Construction. We believe that sponsorship will have a lasting impact, not only in celebrating the achievements of those within the creative sector but also in furthering the economic development of our region. If you would like to sponsor the Flourishing Culture Awards, email clare.china@northdeon.gov.uk to find out more. We would be honoured to have your business as a sponsor of this important event.