The Panel for the Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Awards 2026, supported by Tanio, Tempo Time Credits, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Torch Theatre, Theatr Clwyd and Porters Cardiff, is happy to share this year’s Shortlist, the quality of nominations was very high and the panel had a very difficult decision, congratulations to everyone listed!
The Shortlisted nominees will be invited to attend the live awards event at Porters, Cardiff on Saturday 28 March, 5-7pm.
Thanks to all of the members of the public that took time to nominate, it was great to see a range of cultural activity that reaches a broad range of the public and its positive impact on their quality of life.
Thanks to our panel for volunteering their time to support this year’s Awards.
Category
Public Event
(Sponsored by Creu Cymru)
Description: Awarded to a public production, exhibition or cultural event that demonstrates high artistic ambition and quality which connects with the public. The activity should take place in and be produced by Welsh and Wales based creatives
- Taking Flight Theatre Company, Martha
- Romjul: A Norwegian Christmas in Wales, Theatr na nÓg & Norwegian Church Arts Centre
- Black Welsh Music Awards, OTID Entertainment Ltd / Afrowales
Creative of the Year
(Sponsored by Porters Cardiff)
Description: Awarded to a Creative who demonstrates the highest artistic quality in work which is created and/or publicly exhibited, performed or displayed in Wales.
- Elise Davison, Taking Flight Theatre Company
- Richard Mylan/Michelle McTernan/Steve Balsamo/ Christian Patterson, Grand Ambition
- Rhiannon White, Common/Wealth
Community and Education Project
(Sponsored by National Dance Company Wales)
Description: Awarded to a community, participatory or education project e.g. choir, dance, theatre, visual arts or heritage group which provides regular, inclusive access to culture for local people.
- Theatr na n Óg – Beacon/Goleufa Education Project
- Taking Flight Youth Theatre for Deaf and Hoh young people, Taking Flight Theatre Company
- The After -Hours Arts Academy Movie project, Led by freelance artists Callum Bruce-Phillips, Cerian Wilshire-Davies with Peri Wagstaff, Dan Lawrence and Clare Johnson. Co-ordinated by Cassidy Smith.
Facilitator of the Year
(Sponsored by Theatr na nÓg)
Description: Awarded to a cultural facilitator, teacher or practitioner who leads inclusive community, participatory or education projects in Wales
- Stephanie Bailey Scott, Taking Flight Youth Theatre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Young People
- Carly Lewis, Tanio, Nature’s Printmaker
- Hefin Robinson, Playwright, Mess Up the Mess
Culture and Health
(Sponsored by Christine O’Donnell)
Description: Awarded to a cultural project, event or series of workshops which support people living in Wales to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Lisa Davies, Tom Stupple, Jack Skivens, Emily Seidel-Haas, Carly Lewis, Tanio, Cwmpas, Connecting Carers
- Good Vibrations Chorus, RWCMD/Parkinsons UK, Roger Hampton
- The Posh Club Boutique team and guests, Common/Wealth in collaboration with Duckie
Cultural Champion
(Sponsored by Tempo Time Credits)
Description: Awarded to an individual from the creative community, e.g. a volunteer, administrator, technician, curator or board member whose work makes a significant positive contribution to the cultural life of the Nation
- Kelly Barr, Age Cymru, Tanio
- Osamagbe (Osama) Izevbigie, OTID Entertainment Ltd / Afrowales, Black Welsh Music Awards and Cymru Unleashed
- Michelle Perez, Theatr Iolo, Audio Description Advocate
Commitment to Education in Arts, Heritage & Culture
(Sponsored by Theatr Iolo)
Description: Awarded to a teacher, lecturer, educator who demonstrates significant commitment to and celebration of the arts in the broadest sense
- Gnoll Country Park’s Chris Pugh and Gary Turler from Wild boar Carvings, Gnoll Country Park, The Tree of Many Faces Sculptures and Storytelling Throne at Gnoll Country Park
- Cwmtawe Community School Maths Teacher Daniel Lear.
- Janet Hayward, Headteacher, Cadoxton Primary School
Disabled Creativity
(Sponsored by Common/Wealth)
Description: An award recognising the achievements of an organisation or individual creating awareness of Disabled led work.
- Ceri Ashe and Angharad Tudor, SPAN Arts and Popty Ping Productions, Enjoy Every Minute
- Taking Flight Theatre Company
- Gareth, Ruth, and Ben, Stiwdio 37, The Lamp Room, The Dice Pit