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Megan McCubbin on judging Animal Award
Zoologist Megan McCubbin is judging the Animal category in the Make a Difference Awards.
Georgia Adams on judging BBC Award
Hampshire cricketer Georgia Adams is judging the Volunteer Award.
Leo's football team for visually impaired children
Leo from Bournemouth was a finalist in the Young Hero category.
Bereavement charity founded in daughter's memory
Annie Gould co-founded the charity Elsie's Rose to support other beavered families.
Unique lullabies bringing joy to new mums
Musical performances helping babies in neonatal care thanks to University students.
"Overwhelming to be nominated for Volunteer Award"
Sophie Clark volunteers for Romsey Young Carers and leads dance workshops for them.
Active Award nomination helped us grow
Charly Keith volunteers with young people who use the skateparks in Ringwood and Verwood.
Charity supporting bereaved families and children with cancer
Fiona set up the charity - Ripples of Compassion - in memory of her daughter, Ripley.
Gardening group helping children with disabilities
Gardening group at Diverse Abilities in Christchurch were finalists for Green Award.
Make a Difference Awards 2026: Meet our Judges
Anjali Mavi is a judge in the BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards for 2026.
