Sponsors invited to celebrate unsung heroes at third annual Black Country Heroes Awards 2026
The awards will shine a light on the exceptional individuals who make the region special
Unsung heroes across will be honoured next month at the Express & Star’s Black Country Heroes Awards.
The awards, now in their third year, will celebrate remarkable individuals who make the region special.
Nominations have now closed and we’ve been inundated with entries - with the shortlist to be announced soon.
Express & Star editor-in-chief Martin Wright said: “We’ve been absolutely delighted by both the number and the quality of nominations for this year’s Black Country Heroes Awards.
“Once again, they have highlighted the incredible people who go above and beyond to support their communities, and choosing our winners is going to be a real challenge for the judging panel.
“That is a great problem to have, and we’re looking forward to celebrating all of our nominees and recognising some truly inspirational Black Country heroes.”
Sponsors are still wanted and businesses interested in backing the event are invited to get in touch.
Community heroes from dedicated volunteers to teachers to NHS workers, uniformed heroes and everyday champions who make a difference will be recognised at a sparkling awards evening taking place on Thursday October 1 in the Hayward Suite at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton.
The grand celebration event, which will include a drinks reception, three-course meal and awards presentation ceremony, will shine a light on the exceptional individuals going above and beyond to help their communities in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell.
Residents from across the region are invited to support the awards by spreading the word or attending the grand celebration evening, which will be hosted by radio personality Dicky Dodd.
Businesses can still sign up as sponsors for the following categories:
Child of Courage Award
Fundraiser of the Year Award
Future Star of the Year Award
Outstanding Bravery Award
Special Recognition
Volunteer of the Year Award
Wellbeing & Mental Health Champion
Sponsors already on board:
Keon Homes (Community Champion Award)
The Sandwell Colleges (Young Star Award)
Gough Group (NHS Hero Award, trophies and drinks reception)
K-SOC/Protect (Uniform Hero Award)
Whg (Environmental Champion Award)
Fordhouses Cricket Club (programme sponsor)
For sponsorship enquiries contact Express & Star senior sales consultant Bal Sanghera on 07852 149749 or email [email protected].
Tickets for the event are available from https://www.nationalworldevents.com/bcha-2026/categories/
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