Nxt Gen Awards 2026: Deadline for nominations extended!

Do you know an incredible young person who deserves to be celebrated? Then there’s still time to nominate them for a prestigious police awards scheme.

We officially launched our Nxt Gen Awards on 1 January, which are open to anyone aged between nine and 18 who lives or goes to school in Nottinghamshire.

Our officers want to hear about the incredible achievements of as many boys and girls as possible from across the city and county.

The awards shine a spotlight on any young person who has made an exceptional contribution to their community through a variety of categories, including artistic talent, leadership, or those who have overcome adversity.

So far, dozens of nomination forms have been completed, and parents, guardians, youth workers, teachers, coaches, club leaders, carers, and professionals are being urged to submit even more examples of outstanding youngsters.

The straightforward form only takes minutes to complete, with each nominee in the running to be crowned winner or runner-up and receive a selection of awards and other prizes in recognition of their hard work.

👉 Nxt Gen Awards Nomination Form 2026

Two nominees for each category will be invited to the ceremony at our multi-million-pound headquarters for an evening of hospitality and entertainment on Friday 8 May.

Nominations will now close at 11.45pm on Sunday 8 February, before a panel of judges shortlists the nominees.

The six public award categories open for nominations are:

• Lyrico Steede Award – Awarded to a young person who may have been involved in gangs, knife crime, or other criminality but has made significant progress to turn their life around and inspired others.

• Rising Above Adversity Award – Celebrates a young individual who has overcome significant personal or social obstacles and become a beacon of hope for others.

• Youth Impact Award – For a young person who demonstrates honesty, fairness, and strong moral principles, and who has made an impact on people’s lives.

• Youth Creative Excellence Award – For young talents who have contributed to the arts and cultural enrichment of their community through singing, dancing, acting, or anything creative.

• Leadership Award – Recognises young people who lead projects, show initiative, and encourage others to do their best, whilst showing reliability.

• Inspiring Young Minds Award – Recognises acts of courage, whether standing up for what’s right, helping others in danger, or facing personal challenges.

Inspector Paul Peatfield is our engagement team lead, which run the awards. He said: “We’re excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of young people across Nottinghamshire at our Nxt Gen Awards – but we can’t do this without your help.

“Each year we’re inspired by the talent, resilience, and positive impact shown in the nominations we receive, and it’s always difficult to shortlist such outstanding young people.

“At Nottinghamshire Police, we’re proud to champion the next generation and give them a platform to share their stories.

“If you know a young person doing something brilliant, don’t keep it quiet – nominate them now.”