If you have been championing fair pay, then you could be a Living Wage Champion award winner!
Whether you've been spreading the word about the real Living Wage, Living Hours, Living Pensions, or a Global Living Wage – the awards want to celebrate you!
Award categories for 2026 are:
- Living Wage Champion of the Year
- Local Champion
- RSP Champion
- Living Hours Champion
- Living Pension Champion
- Third Sector – Living Wage Leader Award
- Large Organisation – Living Wage Leader Award
- SME Organisation – Living Wage Leader Award
- Public Sector – Living Wage Leader Award
The closing date for applications is 27 March 2026.
For further information please select the following link: Living Wage Champion Awards 2026 | Living Wage Foundation.
The Welsh Government encourages all employers that can afford to do so to ensure their employees receive an hourly rate of pay that reflects the costs of living, not just the statutory minimum. Find out more at the following link Living Wage Wales – For the real cost of living.
The voluntary Real Living Wage is independently calculated based on what people need to get by and is higher than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.
Why not visit the Business Wales Responsible Business pages to find out how being a responsible business can benefit your staff and have a positive impact on your business.