Get ready for the Active Communities Awards 2026!
On Wednesday 18 November 2026, the very best of community sport, physical activity, health and wellbeing will come together at Kettering Leisure Village. The annual Active Communities Awards recognises the dedicated individuals, clubs, organisations, schools, volunteers and projects that make a real difference in helping residents across North Northamptonshire live more active, healthier lives.
The awards have become one of the highlights of the local sporting calendar, shining a spotlight on those who go above and beyond to create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to take part in physical activity and sport. From grassroots volunteers giving up their time each week, to organisations delivering innovative wellbeing programmes, the event celebrates the people who make our communities stronger and more connected.
This year's ceremony promises to build on the success of last year's memorable event, which was held at Sywell Aerodrome. The 2025 awards brought together athletes, volunteers, clubs and community organisations from across North Northamptonshire to celebrate outstanding achievements in sport, physical activity and wellbeing. Special guests included former England footballer Kate Longhurst and Kirsty Clarke, CEO of Northamptonshire FA, while performances from SHAPE Dance helped create a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere throughout the evening. To find out more about the awards please visit our website: https://nnactiveawards.co.uk/
The move to Kettering Leisure Village for 2026 provides another fantastic setting for an evening dedicated to recognising local success stories. This year's awards will feature 13 categories celebrating achievements across community sport, health and wellbeing initiatives, schools, volunteers and sporting performance for example: Community Activator, Outstanding Recognition, and Community Team.
What makes the Active Communities Awards so special is the diversity of those being recognised. Whether it is a volunteer inspiring participation at a local club, a school championing physical activity among young people, a community organisation improving wellbeing, or an athlete achieving success on the regional, national or international stage, each nominee has played a valuable role in strengthening the active communities network across North Northamptonshire.
As we look forward to another unforgettable evening, the awards provide an opportunity not only to celebrate achievement, but also to recognise the power of sport and physical activity to bring communities together, improve wellbeing and create lasting positive change.
We look forward to welcoming nominees, guests, partners and supporters to Kettering Leisure Village on Wednesday 18 November 2026 for what promises to be another outstanding celebration of the people who make North Northamptonshire a healthier, more active and more connected place to live.
A big thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
Northamptonshire Sport
Priors Hall Park
Wilson Browne Solicitors
Hanwood Park
Places Leisure
Arena Sports
Ace Furniture
Alliance Leisure
Gladstone Software
Stuart Charles Estate Agents
Private Pool Hire Corby
Good Luck to all our nominees!
Keep an eye on our social media pages for live updates on the night!!! https://www.facebook.com/NNLeisure
