Community Rail Awards Hub
Congratulations to all our 2026 award winners
Our 2026 Hall of Fame winners’ showcase is now live
Through this Hub, you can explore more about this year’s awards, including the categories and criteria, sponsors, supporters and donors. You can also read up about our panel of wonderful judges.
Categories & criteria
Your guide to the entry categories, what our judges are looking for and examples from previous winners.
Categories & criteria
Your guide to the entry categories, what our judges are looking for and examples from previous winners.
Guidance for preparing a strong entry
Make the most of the support and advice available to help your entry stand out and give it the strongest chance of success.
Guidance for preparing a strong entry
Make the most of the support and advice available to help your entry stand out and give it the strongest chance of success.
Travel support & attendance bursaries
Find out about the support available to help make attending the Awards more accessible to everyone.
Travel support & attendance bursaries
Find out about the support available to help make attending the Awards more accessible to everyone.
2026 sponsors, supporters and donors
Meet our sponsors and supporters helping to bring this year’s Awards to life.
2026 sponsors, supporters and donors
Meet our sponsors and supporters helping to bring this year’s Awards to life.
Fringe activities
Explore supporting events and creative experiences on offer from our headline partner, East Midlands Railway, and the local community rail groups.
Fringe activities
Explore supporting events and creative experiences on offer from our headline partner, East Midlands Railway, and the local community rail groups.