{"id":38591,"date":"2025-10-01T14:53:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=38591"},"modified":"2025-10-01T14:53:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:53:05","slug":"nominate-a-young-change-maker-for-the-diana-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=38591","title":{"rendered":"2026 Diana Award Nominations Now Open \u2013 Celebrate Inspiring Young Changemakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page-hero-left navy-background\">\n<div class=\"container-wide w-container\">\n<div class=\"w-layout-grid page-hero-grid\">\n<div id=\"w-node-_990bccc8-990e-469e-c599-aa6b9a647b9b-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"hero-left\">\n<div class=\"hero-content\">\n<h1 class=\"white-text\">DIANA AWARD NOMINATION CENTRE_<\/h1>\n<p class=\"paragraph-big white-text\">Nominations for the 2026 Diana Award\u00a0<strong>are now open<\/strong>\u00a0and will close on\u00a0<strong>31 October 2025, 17:00 GMT.\u00a0<\/strong>Before submitting a nomination, please ensure you have carefully read the Diana Award Nomination Guide in full.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button gold-background navy-text w-button\" href=\"https:\/\/diana-award.my.site.com\/DANominations\/s\/2026-diana-award-nominations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOMINATE\u00a0NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"w-node-_990bccc8-990e-469e-c599-aa6b9a647ba3-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"hero-right\">\n<div class=\"hero-centre-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section---rich-text light-grey-background\">\n<div class=\"container-narrow w-container\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<h2><strong>DIANA\u00a0AWARD\u00a0CRITERIA_<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Before completing your nomination submission, please read the\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/68bfdd99ce59fa626772f555_JC884%20TDA%20Nominations%20Guide%202025%20SINGLE%20PAGES%20v8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Diana Award Nomination Guide<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0thoroughly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominee Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Diana Award team are looking for young people who meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Nominees must be\u00a0<strong>between 16 and 24 years old at the time of nomination.<\/strong>\u00a0They may be 25 years old when the award is received.<\/li>\n<li>Have been carrying out their\u00a0<strong>social action work for a minimum of 12 months<\/strong>, demonstrating sustained\u00a0<strong>impact, commitment, and sustainability.\u200d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their work must align with one of the following\u00a0<strong>Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) thematic areas:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u200d<strong>\u200d<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Quality Education\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 empowering individuals to reach their full potential and break the cycle of poverty.<\/li>\n<li>\u200d<strong>Reduced Inequality<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 challenging discrimination and promoting equity for all.<\/li>\n<li>\u200d<strong>Good Health &amp; Wellbeing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 recognising the critical role of mental and physical health in building thriving communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate Action\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 taking urgent action to protect the planet for future generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nominator Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To submit a nomination for the Diana Award:<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Self-nominations are not allowed.<\/li>\n<li>The nominator must be over 18 years old.<\/li>\n<li>The nominator must know the nominee in a professional capacity.<\/li>\n<li>The nominator cannot be related to the nominee.<\/li>\n<li>The nominator must provide the contact details of\u00a0<strong>two additional Supporters<\/strong>\u00a0to validate the nomination.<\/li>\n<li>Supporters must also know the nominee in a professional capacity (not a friend or family member).<\/li>\n<li>Each Supporter must complete a Supporter Statement in English, confirming the Nominee\u2019s impact, character, and credibility. Supporters should know the Nominee and their work well enough to provide meaningful insight into their contribution. The official Supporter Statement template can be downloaded\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6895fda3e396b49ced83f21f_TEMPLATE_Diana%20Award_Supporter%20Statement.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The nominator must consent to sharing their personal information, including their name and email address, with the nominee.<\/li>\n<li>The nominator<strong>\u00a0must submit three pieces of additional evidence\u00a0<\/strong>to support the nomination. These may include photographs or videos, press coverage, reports, or testimonials. All additional evidence must be in English.<\/li>\n<li>The nomination should include as much detailed information as possible about the nominee and the specific social action work being recognised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For full details on how to nominate a young person, please refer to the updated Diana Award Nomination Guide.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button-wrap-centre\"><a class=\"button w-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/68bfdd99ce59fa626772f555_JC884%20TDA%20Nominations%20Guide%202025%20SINGLE%20PAGES%20v8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOMINATION\u00a0GUIDE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta navy-background\">\n<div class=\"container-narrow w-container\">\n<h2 class=\"white-text\"><strong>NOMINATIONs are now open_<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p class=\"white-text paragraph-align-centre\">For full details on how to nominate a young person, please refer to the Nomination Guide. Nominations for the 2026 Diana Award close on\u00a0<strong>31 October 2025, 17:00 GMT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"button gold-background navy-text w-button\" href=\"https:\/\/diana-award.my.site.com\/DANominations\/s\/2026-diana-award-nominations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOMINATE\u00a0NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature light-grey-background\">\n<div class=\"container-wide w-container\">\n<div class=\"w-layout-grid feature-grid\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"w-node-a0014876-d2b6-fc74-95b4-38fc3acf4cae-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"feature-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/663b3f0cab50ff103d1cff04_TheDianaAward_Group_ChangeMakers%20Shot_Flat_RGB%202.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 991px) 727.984375px, 939.984375px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/663b3f0cab50ff103d1cff04_TheDianaAward_Group_ChangeMakers%20Shot_Flat_RGB%202-p-500.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/663b3f0cab50ff103d1cff04_TheDianaAward_Group_ChangeMakers%20Shot_Flat_RGB%202-p-800.webp 800w, https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/663b3f0cab50ff103d1cff04_TheDianaAward_Group_ChangeMakers%20Shot_Flat_RGB%202-p-1080.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/663b3f0cab50ff103d1cff04_TheDianaAward_Group_ChangeMakers%20Shot_Flat_RGB%202-p-1600.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/663b3f0cab50ff103d1cff04_TheDianaAward_Group_ChangeMakers%20Shot_Flat_RGB%202-p-2000.webp 2000w, https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/663b3f0cab50ff103d1cff04_TheDianaAward_Group_ChangeMakers%20Shot_Flat_RGB%202-p-2600.webp 2600w, https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/663b3f0cab50ff103d1cff04_TheDianaAward_Group_ChangeMakers%20Shot_Flat_RGB%202.webp 2785w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"w-node-a0014876-d2b6-fc74-95b4-38fc3acf4caf-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"feature-content\">\n<h2 id=\"w-node-a0014876-d2b6-fc74-95b4-38fc3acf4cb0-ff2a4d5c\"><strong>UPHOLDING OUR VALUES_<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"w-node-a0014876-d2b6-fc74-95b4-38fc3acf4cb2-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"feature-rich-text w-richtext\">\n<p>At The Diana Award, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. We reserve the right to revoke an award should our Code of Conduct be breached. This includes, but is not limited to, any violations related to safeguarding, ethical misconduct, or actions that undermine the values and reputation of The Diana Award.<\/p>\n<p>In line with Charity Commission guidance, The Diana Award ensures that any decision to revoke an award is made in the best interests of the charity, following a fair and transparent process, and with full consideration of safeguarding responsibilities, ethical conduct, and reputational risk. We also reserve the right to seek advice and support from the Charity Commission at any stage, should further guidance be required. As a charity, we have a responsibility to act with care and diligence, protecting the integrity of our programmes and the trust placed in us by our beneficiaries, supporters, and the wider public.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3-column-card-basic-white\">\n<div class=\"section-header-centre\">\n<div class=\"container-narrow w-container\">\n<h2><strong>HEAR FROM OUR AWARD RECIPIENTS_<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container-wide w-container\">\n<div class=\"w-layout-grid _3-column-grid\">\n<div id=\"w-node-c44ec80e-f674-e3bf-0332-11fb7f049bf4-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"w-node-c44ec80e-f674-e3bf-0332-11fb7f049bf5-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"card-content light-grey-background\">\n<p><strong><em>\u201cThis is such an honour to get your efforts recognised on such global stage. I&#8217;m very glad to be awarded and excited to use this recognition to enlarge my network and strengthen my credibility to make global impact.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>&#8211; 2024 Diana Award Recipient<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"w-node-_652d9175-ab90-90ac-49cb-53abfda9eac7-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"w-node-_652d9175-ab90-90ac-49cb-53abfda9eac8-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"card-content light-grey-background\">\n<p><strong><em>\u201cIt has strongly boosted my confidence as a person because not only did the Diana Award acknowledge my service, it has acknowledged me as a person which has made me feel deeply understood and stand up to my worth.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>&#8211; 2024 Diana Award Recipient<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"w-node-ba6f70e7-6021-4f2d-5090-3574bbf19c81-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"w-node-ba6f70e7-6021-4f2d-5090-3574bbf19c82-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"card-content light-grey-background\">\n<p><strong><em>\u201cFor me, this award isn\u2019t just a recognition; it&#8217;s a motivation to continue creating spaces where stories help us see through others\u2019 eyes and foster deeper empathy.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>&#8211; 2024 Diana Award Recipient<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-cta-background-legacy-award\">\n<div class=\"container-wide w-container\">\n<div class=\"w-layout-grid feature-cta-grid\">\n<div id=\"w-node-_0bd6c55c-5110-f442-4667-ea1c5422f754-ff2a4d5c\" class=\"feature-cta-rich-text w-richtext\">\n<h3><strong>RECEIVING THE DIANA AWARD IN 2026_<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Receiving the Diana Award is a prestigious honour that celebrates a young person\u2019s lasting impact through social action and humanitarian work.<\/p>\n<p>Diana Award Recipients are recognised and celebrated through:<\/p>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Recognition at the Virtual Diana Award Ceremony<\/strong>, shining a spotlight on their achievements on an international platform<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Publication on the\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/diana-award.org.uk\/our-programmes-and-initiatives\/award-and-development\/roll-of-honour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Roll of Honour<\/strong>,<\/a>\u00a0creating a lasting record of their contribution to positive change<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>A Certificate of Recognition<\/strong>, celebrating their dedication to making a difference<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Opportunities to connect with a global network\u00a0<\/strong>of young leaders, fostering inspiration and shared learning<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol role=\"list\" start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Invitations to Conversations for Change<\/strong>, a series of peer-led sessions where recipients explore key social issues, build community, and inspire collective action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Being honoured with the Diana Award marks a moment of global recognition \u2013 and the opportunity to connect with a wider movement of young people working for a better future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-white\">\n<div class=\"section-header-left\">\n<div class=\"container-wide w-container\">\n<div class=\"container-wide-left\">\n<h2>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS_<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container-wide w-container\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>WHO CAN BE NOMINATED FOR THE DIANA AWARD?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>Nominees must be between 16 and 24 years old at the time of nomination. They may be 25 years old when the award is received. Nominees must have been carrying out their social action work for a minimum of 12 months, and their work should align with one or more of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs): Quality Education, Good Health &amp; Wellbeing, Reduced Inequality, or Climate Action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>IS THE DIANA AWARD OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE UK?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>Yes. The Diana Award is a global honour. Since 2020, we\u2019ve recognised young social activists in over 80 countries across six continents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>CAN I NOMINATE MYSELF FOR THE DIANA AWARD?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>No. Self-nominations are not accepted. A nominator must know the young person in a professional capacity and be able to provide evidence of their impact, along with contact details for two additional supporters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>CAN GROUPS OR TEAMS BE NOMINATED?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>No. The Diana Award recognises individual young people. If several members of a group have made outstanding contributions, each individual must be nominated separately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>CAN I NOMINATE MORE THAN ONE YOUNG PERSON?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>Yes. You can nominate more than one young person, as long as each nominee meets the criteria and you are able to provide separate, complete nominations for each individual. However, only one nomination per young person will be reviewed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>WHY DO SOCIAL ACTION PROJECTS NEED TO ALIGN WITH THE FOUR SDGS?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>We\u2019ve introduced this change to better focus and strengthen the impact of the Diana Award. By aligning nominations with four key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) &#8211; Quality Education, Good Health and Wellbeing, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action &#8211; we\u2019re better able to recognise and celebrate young people addressing some of the world\u2019s most urgent challenges.<\/p>\n<p>This update also helps us ensure consistency in the judging process and spotlight the collective power of youth-led action across global priority areas.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve submitted nominations in the past, we understand this may be a change &#8211; we encourage you to use the updated guidance to help align your nomination with the new themes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>WHAT KIND OF EVIDENCE IS NEEDED FOR A NOMINATION?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>Nominators\u00a0<strong>must submit three pieces of supporting evidence<\/strong>\u00a0that clearly demonstrate the nominee\u2019s social action and its impact. This can include testimonials, photos, press coverage, project outcomes, or other forms of documentation. All evidence must be in English and meet the word\/character limit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>DO I NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERS FOR MY NOMINATION?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>Yes. Each nomination must include\u00a0<strong>two Supporter Statements<\/strong>, written in English, from individuals who know the Nominee and their work well. Supporters cannot be friends or family members and must be different from the Nominator.<\/p>\n<p>All Supporters are required to complete their statement using our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6895fda3e396b49ced83f21f_TEMPLATE_Diana%20Award_Supporter%20Statement.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>official Supporter Statement template<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR NOMINATORS DURING THE PROCESS?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>We provide a comprehensive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/68bfdd99ce59fa626772f555_JC884%20TDA%20Nominations%20Guide%202025%20SINGLE%20PAGES%20v8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nomination Guide<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>with detailed instructions, examples, and tips to help you submit a strong nomination. If you have any questions or need further support, our team is also here to help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>HOW DO I NOMINATE?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>Nominating is simple, please head to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/diana-award.org.uk\/our-programmes-and-initiatives\/award-and-development\/about-the-award\/diana-award-nomination-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diana Award Nomination Centre<\/a>\u00a0to complete the online nomination form. Please note that we do not accept posted or email nominations. For full details on how to nominate a young person, please refer to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/68bfdd99ce59fa626772f555_JC884%20TDA%20Nominations%20Guide%202025%20SINGLE%20PAGES%20v8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Diana Award Nomination Guidelines<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>WHEN DO NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE NEXT DIANA AWARD?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>Nominations for the 2026 Diana Award open on\u00a0<strong>1 October 2025, 09:00 BST<\/strong>\u00a0and close on\u00a0<strong>31 October 2025, 17:00 GMT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>WHAT IS THE DIANA AWARD JUDGING PROCESS?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>All nominations are first reviewed by The Diana Award team to ensure they meet our eligibility criteria. Eligible nominations are then passed on to our external Judging Panel made up of volunteer experts from around the world for formal assessment.<\/p>\n<p>Following this, successful nominations undergo additional due diligence including safeguarding, risk and media checks before being finalised.<\/p>\n<p>Nominators will be notified of the outcome of their submission via email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>HOW DO YOU ENSURE FAIRNESS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>The Diana Award team\u00a0 use a structured, transparent selection approach to ensure fair and global representation. Every nomination is reviewed against consistent criteria by an external judging panel of industry professionals, and only one nomination per nominee is considered.<\/p>\n<p>The criteria is outlined fully in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/68bfdd99ce59fa626772f555_JC884%20TDA%20Nominations%20Guide%202025%20SINGLE%20PAGES%20v8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nominations guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>HOW MANY YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVE THE DIANA AWARD EACH YEAR?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>Up to\u00a0<strong>200 exceptional young people<\/strong>\u00a0are honoured annually, representing a wide range of communities, cultures, and causes from around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>WHAT DOES A DIANA AWARD RECIPIENT RECEIVE?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>Recipients are recognised with:<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>A Certificate of Recognition<\/li>\n<li>A place on the Roll of Honour<\/li>\n<li>Participation in a global virtual ceremony<\/li>\n<li>Access to a network of young leaders<\/li>\n<li>Invitations to our peer-led Conversations for Change series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>CAN I TELL SOMEONE THEY HAVE BEEN NOMINATED?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>Yes &#8211; in many cases, informing the nominee can help you gather the most accurate and detailed information.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: if the nominee is successful, their award will be under strict embargo until the official release of the Virtual Diana Award Ceremony and Roll of Honour. This helps preserve the prestige and excitement of receiving the Diana Award.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>WHAT IF MY NOMINATION IS UNSUCCESSFUL?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>The Diana Award team receive a high volume of nominations from across the globe. Each one highlights inspiring examples of youth-led social action, and we are continually moved by the passion, impact, and commitment of the young people nominated.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, The Diana Award team are not able to recognise every nominee with a Diana Award. However, we encourage you to consider re-nominating the individual when nominations reopen at a future date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-white\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"accordion-item-trigger\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><strong>HOW CAN I MAKE A COMPLAINT ABOUT A DIANA AWARD RECIPIENT OR NOMINEE?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6332fa86146bf38f803b66c2\/6336ea766e1a2b24c4f2aec9_chevron-down.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n<div class=\"w-richtext\">\n<p>If you wish to raise a complaint or share information about a current or past recipient, please email <a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=nominations@diana-award.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nominations@diana-award.org.uk<\/a>\u200d<\/p>\n<p>This allows the Award team to review the situation thoroughly and take appropriate action in line with our safeguarding and verification processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/diana-award.org.uk\/our-programmes-and-initiatives\/award-and-development\/about-the-award\/diana-award-nomination-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/diana-award.org.uk\/our-programmes-and-initiatives\/award-and-development\/about-the-award\/diana-award-nomination-centre<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DIANA AWARD NOMINATION CENTRE_ Nominations for the 2026 Diana Award\u00a0are now open\u00a0and will close on\u00a031 October 2025, 17:00 GMT.\u00a0Before submitting a nomination, please ensure you have carefully read the Diana Award Nomination Guide in full. 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