The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales.
Each year there are 11 St David Awards, the first 10 of which are nominated for by the public:
- Business
- Bravery
- Community Champion
- Culture
- Environment
- Innovation, Science and Technology
- Public Service
- Sport
- Volunteer
- Young Person
- First Minister's Special Award
The finalists and winners are decided upon by the First Minister of the Welsh Government and their advisers.
Nominations for the 2026 awards close on 26 September 2025.
Who has inspired you? Who can Wales be proud of? The St David Awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales and abroad, nominate now.