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From Commonwealth Games to Community Celebrations: NOEA Unveils 2026 Awards Shortlist

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The National Outdoor Events Association has announced its 2026 awards shortlist, highlighting excellence across the United Kingdom's event sector. Nominees range from major international sports fixtures like the Glasgow Commonwealth Games to localized grassroots festivals.

  • 01Shortlist includes the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and various local authority event teams
  • 02Awards recognize professional talent across international, agricultural, and community outdoor events
  • 03Finalists represent the diverse economic and operational scale of the UK outdoor industry

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The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games joins grassroots festivals, agricultural shows and local authority events teams on this year’s National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) Awards shortlist, celebrating excellence across the outdoor events industry. From major international occasions to events rooted in their local communities, the finalists demonstrate the breadth of talent behind the UK’s outdoor events […]