Bristol Legends: The Shortlist a brand new Awards Ceremony – Ujima are proud to be nominated!
Ujima Radio are incredibly proud to have been nominated as a Bristol Legend in the trailblazing new awards ceremony coming to Bristol this year and brought to us by independent news service Bristol 24/7.
Bristol Legends is a completely unique awards night and celebration dedicated to the people, organisations and charities that make our city so special. From community champions to inspiring local organisations, Bristol Legends is Bristol 24/7’s way of recognising the individuals shaping this place for the better, whilst bringing everyone together for one unforgettable evening.
Collating more than 1500 public nominations and their own personal favourites, our teams of expert panellists have finalised the shortlists for Bristol Legends 2026.
Each list aims to celebrate the incredible talents, organisations and communities that we have in Bristol, from sporting stars and innovative minds to musicians and artists making waves in their fields.
The winner of each category will be announced at our first-of-its-kind awards ceremony at Ashton Gate on March 6.
For more informaton head to Bristol 24/7 website.
Nominations below:
Music – sponsored by YTL
Other:
Youth Groups and projects:
Inclusive communities:
Activists:
Other:
Visual Arts
Artists:
Venues:
Exhibitions and Events:
Newcomer:
Arts leaders:
- Colin Higginson / Art in Motion
- Matthew Austin and Kate Yedigaroff / MAYK
- Euella Jackson / Rising Arts Agency
Performing Arts
Performer:
Newcomer:
Venue:
Event or Show:
Other:
Event:
Live Act/DJ:
Newcomer:
Venue:
Start-ups:
Innovation:
Business leaders:
Independent retailer:
Global impact:
Other:
Sport – sponsored by Exacta Technologies Ltd.
Venues and facilities:
Sportsperson:
Sports team:
- Bristol Thunder Korfball Club
- Bristol Swifts Badminton Club
- Afghan Youth Cricket Bristol
- Bristol After Stroke Walking Football
Newcomer:
Other:
Sustainability – sponsored by Bristol Waste
Nature and biodiversity:
- Heart of BS13/Jenny Liggitt
- Festival of Nature
- Black2Nature
- Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust (Really Wild Lockleaze)
Energy, home and transport:
Activists, campaigners and volunteers:
Other:
Food and Drink – sponsored by ViFi
Restaurants:
Pubs and bars:
Cafes:
Other:
