| Award | Closing date | Nomination | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspirational Youth Awards | 3 Feb 26 | There are 27 award categories. Nomination is made locally, online here. | Cadets & young CFAVs aged 16-25. Voting open 13 Feb 26 to 8 Mar 26. Award winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony on 25 Apr 26 at The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. |
| League of Mercy Distinguished Community Service Medal for Cadets | 28 Feb 26 | Nominations are made by ACCT UK, usually from nominations received for Excellence awards. | Medals conferred at an annual ceremony at Mansion House, usually in July. |
| League of Mercy for CFAVs | 28 Feb 26 | Nominations are made by ACCT UK, usually from nominations received for Excellence awards. Criteria include exceptional community service over 7 years. | CFAVs. Medals conferred at an annual ceremony at Mansion House. |
| Royal Humane Society Quarterly Meeting 22 Apr 26 | 20 Mar 26 | Nomination on Praiseworthy Action nomination form to ACCT UK. ACCT UK will identify potential RHS nominations and submit to RHS. Download nomination form from here. | CFAVs and cadets for saving or attempting to save life. |
| The Armed Forces Community 16th ‘Soldiering On’ Awards | 29 Mar 26 | Categories suitable for CCF/ACF cadets and CFAVs include: Education Training & Development Working Together Family Values Defence Inclusivity Inspiration Lifetime Achievement. Copy nomination to [email protected] – there might be other suitable awards that ACCTUK can support. | Nominations opened 19 Jan 26. Closing date 29 Mar 26. Judging Apr & May 26. Finalists announced 22 Jun 26. Finalists reception at House of Lords 15 Jul 26. Winners announced at Awards Night 17 Sep 26. |
| BBC Make a Difference Awards | 31 Mar 26 | Categories: Volunteer Award Young Hero Award Great Neighbour Award Active Award Animal Award Green Award Fundraiser Community Group Award For more information and to make nominations, visit the website. Click here for full award rules and privacy notice. Please inform your CoC and ACCT UK ([email protected]) if you make a nomination. | Cadets and CFAVs. Winners selected by a panel of judges. Awards given in each category across each national and local BBC radio station. Shortlisted finalists notified from June and Make a Difference Award ceremonies across the UK in September. |
| British Citizen Award (CFAVs) Jul 26 awards | 7 Apr 26 | Nominations are made by ACCT UK from nominations received for Excellence awards or praiseworthy action. | From age 18. Awards twice annually in Jan & Jul. |
| Scottish First Aid Awards Young First Aid Hero of the Year | Mid 2026 | A young person who saved (or provided significant assistance in saving) a life through the delivery of first aid, or applied significant first aid techniques in a high-pressure situation. Nominations to ACCT UK/CCFA on the Praiseworthy Action nomination form. | ACF and CCF cadets. Award Presentations take place at the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow in Mar (the 2025 presentations took place on Friday 28 Mar 25). |
| Scottish First Aid Awards First Aid Hero of the Year | Mid 2026 | A person aged 18 plus who saved (or provided significant assistance in saving) a life through the delivery of first aid, or applied significant first aid techniques in a high-pressure situation. Nominations to ACCT UK/CCFA on the Praiseworthy Action nomination form. | ACF and CCF CFAVs. Award Presentations take place at the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow in Mar (the 2025 presentations took place on Friday 28 Mar 25). |
| British Citizen Youth Group Award Oct 26 awards | 7 Aug 26 | Requires statement why this group deserves to be recognised with the British Citizen Youth Group Medal (approx 500 words) and information about the group’s achievements in the community, including the people who benefit from the group’s work. Nominations to [email protected]. | Group leader and group members invited to awards presentations in Oct to receive a framed medal for the group and donation. |
| British Citizen Youth Award Oct 26 awards | 7 Aug 26 | Nominations are made by ACCT UK from nominations received for Excellence awards or Praiseworthy Action. | Under age 18. Awards annually in Oct at the Palace of Westminster. Certificate of Merit awarded to near misses. |
| Royal Humane Society President’s Award 2026 | 10 Dec 26 | Nomination on Praiseworthy Action nomination form to ACCT UK. ACCT UK will identify potential RHS nominations and submit to RHS. | Medal awarded for the most outstanding young person of 2026. Presented at the Annual Court in May 2027. |
| Forces Families Awards | 15 Dec 26 | These awards may be of interest to cadets from Forces families. There are 11 categories including Young Peoples Award. Nominations are made locally online, here. | ominations open 6 Oct 26 to 15 Dec 26. Each young person nominated will receive a JACOB’S MEDAL to honour their contribution. Finalists announced Jan 27. Presentation evening Apr 27. |
| ACCT UK Excellence Awards 2025 | 31 Dec 25 | For non-military activities (First Aid, Sport, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Pipes and Drums, Bands & Corps of Drums and Community Service. Nomination by commandants to ACCT UK at [email protected] on form downloaded from here. Nominations are also reviewed for other external awards. | ACF CFAVs and cadets. Trophies awarded to 1 cadet and 1 CFAV in each of 6 activities, presented at a prestigious awards event (the 2025 awards will be presented at Carpenters Hall in June 26). |
| ACCT UK Team Awards 2025 | 31 Dec 25 | For non-military activities, especially to the community, by teams (usually detachments). Nominations to ACCT UK at [email protected]. Nominations are also reviewed for other external awards. | Groups of cadets. |
| ACCT UK Cadet Challenge Fundraising Award | 31 Dec 25 | There are 3 categories for this award: Cadet, CFAV and Group awards. Everyone who fundraises is eligible, and a shortlist of those who have stood out during the year, showing innovation, dedication, a clear fundraising idea and successful execution, is made by ACCT UK and the winners are decided by a panel (minimum of 3) made up of various ACCT UK and ACF personnel. | ACF CFAVs and cadets. Trophies awarded to 1 cadet and 1 CFAV, presented at a prestigious awards event at Carpenters Hall in Jun 25. The group award is presented locally to the winners by a senior ACF person and a representative from ACCT UK. |
| ACCT UK President’s Certificate | Current – all year round | President’s Certificates are awarded to runners up in the ACCT UK Excellence Awards or for exceptional service in non military activity. Nominations to ACCT UK at [email protected] using the Excellence Award nomination form (download here). Nominations also reviewed for other external awards. | ACF CFAVs and cadets. |
| CCFA President’s Certificate | Current – all year round | CCFA President’s Certificates are awarded for exceptional service in non military activity. Nominations are also reviewed for other external awards. | CCF CFAVs and cadets. |
| ACF Certificate of Good Service | Current – all year round | Nomination via CoC in accordance with RPOC’s calling letter. Criteria: (a) Continuous exemplary commitment to the ACF over a long period or (b) Outstanding effort delivered in support of a specific project or activities. | ACF CFAVs below the rank of Major with at least 5 years of service. ACF cadets with at least 3 years of service |
| CCF Certificate of Good Service | Current – all year round | Contingent Commanders are encouraged to forward recommendations to HQ RC Cadets Branch throughout the year in accordance with CCF Regs 2.9.9. | CCF(A) CFAVs below the rank of Major with at least 5 years of service. CCF(A) cadets with at least 3 years of service |
| Praiseworthy and Meritorious Action (ACF) | Current – all year round | Nomination on Praiseworthy Action nomination form. Completed forms sent to [email protected]. | For ACF cadets and CFAVs. Certificates sent to commandants for local presentation |
| Praiseworthy and Meritorious Action (CCF) | Current – all year round | Nomination on Praiseworthy Action nomination form downloaded from here. Completed forms sent to [email protected]. | For CCF cadets and CFAVs. Certificates sent to contingent commanders for local presentation. |