Regional Social Work Awards 2026 - Application form

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Regional Social Work Awards 2026 - Apply now!

'Shining a Light on Excellence in Social Work’

Nominations are now open for the Regional Social Work Awards 2026.  The awards are open to all social workers registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (SCC) and practising in Northern Ireland. Social workers from all sectors are eligible for nomination (statutory, community and voluntary, independent, private, education, justice, probation and training sectors). The BASW NI Legacy of Light Award is open to social workers in the service, or those who have retired and may have recently left the Register.

There are six awards categories within the 2026 Regional Social Work Awards. This application form can be used to make a nomination for any of these categories. 

1. Beacon of Light Award

2. Bright Spark Award 

3. Constellation Award 

4. Lighting the Way Award

5. Torch of Co-production Award 

6. BASW NI Legacy of Light Award 

Details for all the awards categories (eligibility and judging criteria) are available from the Guidance booklet linked to the bottom of this page. This includes a checklist to help you prepare your nomination. 

Applications are welcome from individuals/teams in all areas of social work. Nominees do not have to be working in a unique project to submit an application. Previous applicants are welcome to reapply if their application has a different practice focus. 

PLEASE NOTE:  The closing date for applications is Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 5.00pm.  Applications must be submitted through this online form. 

Further information and advice: If you require advice on making a nomination, or have a query about the management of the Regional Social Work Awards 2026, please email the Awards Management Team at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust  RegionalSWAwards@belfasttrust.hscni.net   If you require technical assistance with submitting the online application, please contact the Social Care Council team at businesssupport@niscc.hscni.net

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your nomination - Regional Social Work Awards 2026 Planning Team