Make a Difference with BBC Radio Ulster
Make a Difference Finalists 2025
The BBC Make a Difference Awards in Northern Ireland aim to celebrate and recognise people who do incredible things for each other and their local communities. After difficult deliberations, entries from across Northern Ireland have been whittled down to 32 finalists across eight categories.
Click here for more information about our award categories.
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Fundraiser Award finalists
The Fundraiser Award
Meet the Make A Difference Fundraiser Award finalists
BBC Radio Ulster and Radio Foyle Animal Award Finalists 2026
The Animal Award
Meet the Make A Difference Community Award finalists
Community Group Award finalists
Make A Difference - Community Group Award
Hear from the four amazing finalists in the community category.
Make A Difference - Young Hero Award
Hear from the four amazing finalists in the Young Hero Award category.
Green Award finalists
Make A Difference - Green Award
Hear from the four amazing finalists in the green category.
Make A Difference - Active Award
Hear from the four amazing finalists in the Active category.
Make A Difference - Volunteer Award
Hear from the four amazing finalists in the Volunteer category.
Make A Difference - Great Neighbour Award
Hear from the four amazing finalists in the Great Neighbour Award category.
