Mayor's Civic Award and the Ben Kinsella Award
Find out how to nominate someone in Islington who cares about their local community and makes a positive and selfless contribution to the lives of others.
Every day across Islington, people who care about their local community make positive and selfless contributions to the lives of others.
Islington’s unsung heroes are all over the borough, whether volunteering at food banks, checking in on their elderly neighbours, supporting young people in crisis or raising awareness of racial inequality.
The Mayor’s Civic Award and the Ben Kinsella Award recognise people who have made an outstanding voluntary contribution to life in Islington.
How to nominate someone
Nominations are now open. They will close at midnight on Sunday 1 February 2026.
- Nominate a person or group for the Mayor's Civic Award
- Nominate a young person aged 18 or under for the Ben Kinsella Award
What happens next
The awards panel will review only eligible nominations. We will invite all shortlisted nominees to an awards evening on 23 March 2026.
We will present winners with an award and a voucher to spend at one of Islington's local businesses.
Read about last year's award ceremony on our media site
Contact us
If you have any questions, contact the Mayor’s Office.
- Email: TheMayor@islington.gov.uk
- Phone: 020 7527 3113
- Post: The Mayor's Parlour, Town Hall, Upper Street, London N1 2UD
Be a sponsor
If you're interested in being a sponsor for the Mayor's Civic and Ben Kinsella Awards, email: TheMayor@islington.gov.uk.
We will announce our award sponsors in 2026.