Nominations are open for the 2026 Cally Awards

To celebrate the Cally and our strong community, the first annual Cally Awards ceremony will be held at the end of March. Nominations are now open for anyone to propose a great Cally hero for recognition.

We are looking to celebrate individuals, community organisations, and local partners who have made outstanding contributions to the Cally.

The Cally Awards will be presented by the Mayor of Islington, the Leader of the Council and Cally Councillors.

The following award categories will be featured:

🫶✨ Community Champion – For the everyday heroes who sprinkle kindness everywhere

🌟👟 Young Person of the Year – For young trailblazers making big waves

🛍️💼 Local Business Hero – For businesses that bring the buzz, the love, and the good vibes

🧘‍♀️💚 Health & Wellbeing Advocate – For people helping others feel good inside and out

🎨🎭 Creative & Cultural Impact Award – For the artistic magicians lighting up the Cally

🌱🌍 Environmental Champion – For the guardians who keep our neighbourhood clean and lovely

🤝💛 Volunteer of the Year – For the superstar helpers who never stop giving

🥇🌈 Lifetime Contribution Award – For a community titan whose impact is legendary

Cally Councillor (and Leader of the Council) Cllr Una O’Halloran says: “This is such a great community where everyone is pulling together to make our community stronger. We are a proud place with a great sense of identity. It’s now time to recognise all the great people and groups that have contributed to making the Cally great.”

The nomination form can be accessed by clicking here. Alternatively, there are paper forms and a voting box available at the reception desk at Jean Stokes Community Centre.