Monday 22nd June 2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
Speaker's House, Palace of Westminster, London
Monday 22nd June 2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
Speaker's House, Palace of Westminster, London
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MEDIA PARTNER
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Celebrating Leadership, Courage and Change
Celebrating Leadership, Courage and Change
The Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards celebrate the outstanding individuals, charities, policy makers, and volunteers working tirelessly to prevent violence, support survivors, and drive lasting change. This awards reception brings together front-line professionals, survivors, partners, and leaders to recognise courage, innovation, and commitment in tackling gender-based violence.
The Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards celebrate the outstanding individuals, charities, policy makers, and volunteers working tirelessly to prevent violence, support survivors, and drive lasting change. This awards reception brings together front-line professionals, survivors, partners, and leaders to recognise courage, innovation, and commitment in tackling gender-based violence.
Nominations Deadline 15 April 2026
About The Awards
About The Awards
Through powerful stories and award presentations, the evening will highlight the impactful work that raises awareness and strengthens support systems for women and girls. The Prevention Against VAWG Awards also serve as a platform to reaffirm collective responsibility, encourage collaboration, and inspire continued action towards a future free from violence and abuse against women and girls.
Through powerful stories and award presentations, the evening will highlight the impactful work that raises awareness and strengthens support systems for women and girls. The Prevention Against VAWG Awards also serve as a platform to reaffirm collective responsibility, encourage collaboration, and inspire continued action towards a future free from violence and abuse against women and girls.
The Award Categories
Award Categories
It is free to nominate, with the deadline at midnight on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
It is free to nominate, with the deadline at midnight on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
For a Parliamentarian who has used their position to champion victims and survivors of VAWG, bringing their experiences into parliamentary debate. This person should demonstrate how they have influenced policy that has created real impact for victims or have been instrumental in driving preventative behaviour.
For a Parliamentarian who has used their position to champion victims and survivors of VAWG, bringing their experiences into parliamentary debate. This person should demonstrate how they have influenced policy that has created real impact for victims or have been instrumental in driving preventative behaviour.
For an individual who’s enduring dedication, exceptional accomplishments, and lasting impact have shaped their work around VAWG, and have inspired others. Through vision, perseverance, and unwavering passion, the recipient has left a meaningful legacy that will continue to influence generations.
For an individual who’s enduring dedication, exceptional accomplishments, and lasting impact have shaped their work around VAWG, and have inspired others. Through vision, perseverance, and unwavering passion, the recipient has left a meaningful legacy that will continue to influence generations.
For a team or individual who has provided exceptional frontline services to survivors of violence against women and girls, demonstrating impact, quality, and survivor-centred approaches.
For a team or individual who has provided exceptional frontline services to survivors of violence against women and girls, demonstrating impact, quality, and survivor-centred approaches.
For community-based organisations, charities, and refuges delivering vital, locally rooted interventions surrounding violence against women and girls, often within under-resourced, under-funded communities.
For community-based organisations, charities, and refuges delivering vital, locally rooted interventions surrounding violence against women and girls, often within under-resourced, under-funded communities.
For an individual volunteer whose commitment, compassion, and contribution have made a meaningful difference to survivors or service delivery.
For an individual volunteer whose commitment, compassion, and contribution have made a meaningful difference to survivors or service delivery.
An individual/team that provides public awareness, advocacy, or behaviour-change campaigns that have contributed to tackling violence against women and girls.
An individual/team that provides public awareness, advocacy, or behaviour-change campaigns that have contributed to tackling violence against women and girls.
An individual who has used their lived experience to advocate for change, influence policy or practice, or raise awareness in a way that is ethical, empowering, and survivor-led.
An individual who has used their lived experience to advocate for change, influence policy or practice, or raise awareness in a way that is ethical, empowering, and survivor-led.
An individual who has demonstrated excellence in journalism or media coverage that has advanced understanding, accountability, or public awareness of violence against women and girls.
An individual who has demonstrated excellence in journalism or media coverage that has advanced understanding, accountability, or public awareness of violence against women and girls.
Meet The Judges
Meet The Judges
Our judges are united by a shared commitment to recognising those making a real difference in preventing violence against women and girls. Each brings valuable perspective and expertise to the judging process.
Our judges are united by a shared commitment to recognising those making a real difference in preventing violence against women and girls. Each brings valuable perspective and expertise to the judging process.
Alex McIntyre MP
MP for Gloucester
"The Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards are a vital opportunity to recognise the individuals and organisations who do so much to support, empower and rebuild the lives of women and girls impacted by violence.
We all need to remember our responsibility to end violence against women and girls, and the opportunity to honour the people taking on that responsibility day in and day out is a huge privilege."
"The Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards are a vital opportunity to recognise the individuals and organisations who do so much to support, empower and rebuild the lives of women and girls impacted by violence.
We all need to remember our responsibility to end violence against women and girls, and the opportunity to honour the people taking on that responsibility day in and day out is a huge privilege."
OBE Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs
Founder and former CEO of Surviving Economic Abuse
“I’m excited to join the judging panel for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards.
Not only is it an opportunity to demonstrate my support for the Awards, but also to recognise and celebrate excellence in the field.”
“I’m excited to join the judging panel for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards.
Not only is it an opportunity to demonstrate my support for the Awards, but also to recognise and celebrate excellence in the field.”
Rebecca Smith MP
MP and Chair of the Plymouth VAWG Commission
“Sometimes when we look at the ongoing challenge of tackling violence against women and girls, it is easy to lose sight of the positive changes already taking place.
I am excited about the Total Politics VAWG awards becuase they shine a light on the brilliant individuals and organisations who are doing the hard work on the ground, dedicating themselves to bringing change where they are."
“Sometimes when we look at the ongoing challenge of tackling violence against women and girls, it is easy to lose sight of the positive changes already taking place.
I am excited about the Total Politics VAWG awards becuase they shine a light on the brilliant individuals and organisations who are doing the hard work on the ground, dedicating themselves to bringing change where they are."
Wendy Chamberlain MP
MP for North East Fife
“Tackling violence against women and girls is an issue I care deeply about, both as a parliamentarian and through my wider advocacy work.
These awards provide a vital opportunity to celebrate best practice, share learning, and shine a light on the dedication of individuals and organisations who too often go unrecognised, and I would welcome the opportunity to contribute by helping to assess and promote their outstanding work.
“Tackling violence against women and girls is an issue I care deeply about, both as a parliamentarian and through my wider advocacy work.
These awards provide a vital opportunity to celebrate best practice, share learning, and shine a light on the dedication of individuals and organisations who too often go unrecognised, and I would welcome the opportunity to contribute by helping to assess and promote their outstanding work.
“It’s a privilege to be joining the panel for the Prevention of Violence Against Women Awards, recognising the vital work being done across policy, campaigns and frontline services.
As a journalist based in Parliament, with a particular interest in women’s justice and health, I hope to contribute insight into how political leadership and media coverage can drive change through scrutiny, storytelling and advocacy.”
Sienna Rodgers
Deputy Editor,
The House Magazine
“It’s a privilege to be joining the panel for the Prevention of Violence Against Women Awards, recognising the vital work being done across policy, campaigns and frontline services.
As a journalist based in Parliament, with a particular interest in women’s justice and health, I hope to contribute insight into how political leadership and media coverage can drive change through scrutiny, storytelling and advocacy.”
Andrew McIntyre
Head of Government Affairs, TSB Bank
“I’m pleased to join this panel as part of TSB’s continued commitment to supporting people affected by domestic abuse. Through initiatives like the TSB Flee Fund and the Safe Spaces available in our branches, we’re focused on providing practical, immediate help for those seeking safety.
These awards are an important opportunity to recognise the organisations and individuals driving real change, and I’m proud to stand alongside them in strengthening protections and support for survivors.”
“I’m pleased to join this panel as part of TSB’s continued commitment to supporting people affected by domestic abuse. Through initiatives like the TSB Flee Fund and the Safe Spaces available in our branches, we’re focused on providing practical, immediate help for those seeking safety.
These awards are an important opportunity to recognise the organisations and individuals driving real change, and I’m proud to stand alongside them in strengthening protections and support for survivors.”
In Partnership with TSB
In Partnership
with TSB
TSB is a trusted retail bank with a 200‑year heritage and a committed workforce providing full‑service banking to over five million customers. We continue to lead on improvements for customers and colleagues, offering all branches as safe spaces and supporting those leaving abusive relationships through our Flee Fund. We also provide enhanced paid leave for colleagues with caring responsibilities and equal parental leave, reflecting our commitment to a supportive and inclusive culture.
TSB is a trusted retail bank with a 200‑year heritage and a committed workforce providing full‑service banking to over five million customers. We continue to lead on improvements for customers and colleagues, offering all branches as safe spaces and supporting those leaving abusive relationships through our Flee Fund.
We also provide enhanced paid leave for colleagues with caring responsibilities and equal parental leave, reflecting our commitment to a supportive and inclusive culture.
FAQs
Award FAQs
How do I enter the awards?
How do I enter the awards?
When do the awards entries close?
When do the awards entries close?
Wednesday 15th April 2026.
Wednesday 15th April 2026.
Who organises The VAWG Awards?
Who organises The VAWG Awards?
The Prevention of VAWG Awards is organised by Total Politics, supported by TSB Bank, and the media partner is The House Magazine.
The Prevention of VAWG Awards is organised by Total Politics, supported by TSB Bank, and the media partner is The House Magazine.
When and where will the awards be taking place?
When and where will the awards be taking place?
22 June 2026 | 18:00 - 20:00 | Speaker's House, Palace of Westminster, London.
22 June 2026 | 18:00 - 20:00 | Speaker's House, Palace of Westminster, London.
Is there a cost to enter the awards?
Is there a cost to enter the awards?
It is free of charge to submit a nomination for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards. If you are successfully shortlisted, there is no entry fee to attend the award ceremony.
It is free of charge to submit a nomination for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards. If you are successfully shortlisted, there is no entry fee to attend the award ceremony.
Who are the judges?
Who are the judges?
Our Board of Judges will be announced soon, bringing together individuals with cross-party political experience alongside professionals with industry and journalism expertise.
Our Board of Judges will be announced soon, bringing together individuals with cross-party political experience alongside professionals with industry and journalism expertise.
Does the individual and/or organisation need to be in the UK?
Does the individual and/or organisation need to be in the UK?
Yes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept nominees outside the UK.
Yes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept nominees outside the UK.
Can I nominate myself?
Can I nominate myself?
Nominees may be nominated by someone else, or may nominate themselves if they meet the criteria.
Nominees may be nominated by someone else, or may nominate themselves if they meet the criteria.
When will the shortlisted and winners be announced?
When will the shortlisted and winners be announced?
The shortlisted will be announced at least 30 days before the event.
The shortlisted will be announced at least 30 days before the event.
What is the entry criteria for the Awards?
What is the entry criteria for the Awards?
In selecting the shortlist, the judges will consider:
- Impact, Prevention & Effectiveness: Demonstrates a clear, and positive impact on survivors, or can demonstrate their contribution to preventative work, that reduces harm, risk or future abuse.
- It is useful to include evidence of meaningful change (safety, wellbeing, empowerment, awareness, access to justice/support)
- Commitment, Ethics and Integrity: Can demonstrate exceptional dedication, safeguarding, confidentiality, and professionalism integrity.
- Inclusion & Accessibility: Active efforts to reduce barriers and support diverse and marginalised communities.
- Acting as a visible and effective role model for others, and when working with survivors, can demonstrate a survivor centered approach. This means prioritising the survivors voice, providing dignity, and trauma informed care.
- Leadership, Innovation and Collaboration: Leadership or innovation that strengthens prevention, early intervention, and responses to VAWG, including partnerships to improve outcomes.
- Values Alignment: Demonstrates respect, safety, empowerment, and justice.
In selecting the shortlist, the judges will consider:
- Impact, Prevention & Effectiveness: Demonstrates a clear, and positive impact on survivors, or can demonstrate their contribution to preventative work, that reduces harm, risk or future abuse.
- It is useful to include evidence of meaningful change (safety, wellbeing, empowerment, awareness, access to justice/support)
- Commitment, Ethics and Integrity: Can demonstrate exceptional dedication, safeguarding, confidentiality, and professionalism integrity.
- Inclusion & Accessibility: Active efforts to reduce barriers and support diverse and marginalised communities.
- Acting as a visible and effective role model for others, and when working with survivors, can demonstrate a survivor centered approach. This means prioritising the survivors voice, providing dignity, and trauma informed care.
- Leadership, Innovation and Collaboration: Leadership or innovation that strengthens prevention, early intervention, and responses to VAWG, including partnerships to improve outcomes.
- Values Alignment: Demonstrates respect, safety, empowerment, and justice.