The search has begun to shine a light on those shining bright in the world of arts and culture across Sefton!
Fitton Estates is seeking nominations for the 2026 Sefton Arts Award, one of the 13 categories in the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards.
An appeal has been made to honour those who are leading the way in the arts world in Sefton.
Please submit via the website: prideofseftonawards.co.uk or email your nominations to: standupforsouthport@gmail.com
The winners and finalists will be honoured at the Grand on Lord Street in Southport on Friday, 24th April 2026.
Fitton Estates Director Graham Bowling MRICS said:
“As a long-established commercial property agency and RICS Chartered Surveyors, we recognise the practical role the arts play in strengthening our towns and supporting local economies.
“Our continued sponsorship of the Grand Pride of Sefton Awards’ Arts Category reflects our commitment to backing the projects and people that help keep our communities resilient, attractive and commercially successful.”
Last year’s winner was the G:Force Gospel Choir.
G:Force Gospel Choir is embedded within the Music Department at Formby High.
It is in huge demand to support local and regional charities.
It’s a truly intergenerational choir consisting of staff, parents, colleagues, friends and family from across the community.
A major focus is the Alder Centre (at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital) which holds a unique place in the singers’ hearts – performances at the annual Candle Service in Liverpool Cathedral, provide timely reflection and encouragement to over 2,000 people touched by child bereavement.
A Finalist in the category was Brittany Feeney.
Brittany gives her time free to teach and lead dance workshops. She has her own platform KIID kindness and inclusion in dance . She believes every child should have the opportunity to experience performance regardless of gender, disability or financial disadvantage.
She has helped raise over £30,000 for various charities last year.
Despite being diagnosed with a hereditary heart condition at 26 she raises money for British Heart Foundation and supports Claire House and Zoe’s place.
Our second Finalist was Wayfarers Arcade.
Last year the Heritage Creative Group launched a new ‘Creative Village’ events calendar at the historic landmark.
They attracted tens of thousands of visitors through bringing life back to the arcade, with imaginative events such as a Venetian Carnival, a Flower Festival, with a May Day celebration and a Global Village event celebrating people around the world.
The events celebrated arts and culture; they celebrated heritage; and they attracted new visitors and potential new tenants, as they worked to secure the arcade’s regeneration.
The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards, organised by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group and Stand Up For Southport, is an unmissable fixture in the Liverpool City Region events calendar, in association with In Demand Radio.
The ceremony, on Friday 24th April 2026, will be presented by In Demand Radio presenter Claire Simmo.
All those on the shortlist plus category sponsors will be invited to a special celebratory meal in the beautiful surroundings of The Princess Grace Suite at The Grand in Southport while the awards are presented, with a stunning night of entertainment planned.
Nominations are being invited across all 13 categories.
For more details please visit: www.prideofseftonawards.co.uk
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