Make a Difference Awards 2026: Meet our Judges

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Nominations are open for the BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards 2026, and we need your help to make sure the most deserving people are nominated. There are eight categories to choose from. Dahlia Jamil is the Chief Executive of Art Asia and is judging the Community Group Award. The Community Group Award will be awarded to a group of people who have helped to change the lives of others within their community. For a full list of categories - and details of how to nominate someone - go to bbc.co.uk/makeadifference, where you can also see full Terms and our Privacy Notice. Nominations close at 5pm on 31st March 2026.