If you have been championing fair pay, then you could be a Living Wage Champion award winner! Find out more about how to enter the 2026 Living Wage Champion Awards.
Champion Awards 2026 - a milestone year
In 2026, the Living Wage Champion Awards celebrate 25 years of one of the 21st century's most successful civil society movements. This awards ceremony recognises and elevates the individuals and organisations transforming work and championing fair pay. Winners have gone above and beyond to grow the movement and deliver real change for workers, workplaces and communities.
Hundreds of entries flood in annually from across our network. Shortlists are announced for the awards in April, with winners revealed at our flagship July ceremony. Winners receive a prestigious trophy, national recognition, positive media coverage and a place at one of the year's most significant Living Wage events.
As we mark 25 years of people-powered change, the 2026 awards spotlight those who made it happen and inspire the next generation to keep building work that works for everyone.
If you've been doing any of the following - you could be eligible for a Living Wage Champion Award...
- Attended a Living Wage Foundation media training session
- Participated in National Media (print, TV, radio)
- Participated in Regional Media (print, TV, radio)
- Been active on social media about Living Wage
- Spoken about fair pay at industry/public events
- Hosted an event(s) on the Living Wage
- Hosted a VIP/MP visit relating to the Living Wage
- Engaged regularly with Living Wage Foundation
- Provided content for employer Christmas/Valentine's gift guide or other promotional opportunities
- Used our digital pack on your social media channels during Living Wage Week
- Provided peer to peer support for other employers
- Contributed to Living Wage Foundation internal learning/policy e.g. being a member of our steering group
- Influenced other organisations to contact us about accreditation