Entry Criteria
Entries are welcome from individuals, projects, organisations and social enterprises. You may enter on behalf of yourself or nominate someone else.
Vision
You think differently. You bring creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit to everything you do.
Values
Your work is driven by a clear set of values, whether that is sustainability, community, wellbeing, diversity, or something else entirely.
Impact
You are delivering, or have delivered, meaningful change in the world.
How to enter
Entries can be submitted in writing or by video. Written entries should be no longer than four A4 pages produced in your preferred software. Video entries should be no longer than 10 minutes.
Entries are also accepted by email to theaward@nichols.uk.com or by post to Nichols, 7-8 Stratford Place W1C 1AY. Please note, email entries must be no more than 50MB.
Key Dates
Entries open: 30 September 2026
Entries close: 30 November 2026
Terms and Conditions for The Nichols Award can be viewed here.
Your entry should tell us
Who you are
A brief overview of yourself, your organisation or the nominee.
What you do
Describe the work, project or endeavour and the change it creates.
What drives you
The values and purpose at the heart of what you do.
Why you deserve to win
Show us how your work meets our criteria, with real examples where possible.
What you would do with the prize
Tell us how the prize money would help you go above and beyond.