What is the Lord Mayor's Medal, who can make a nomination, what you need to include in your nomination and how to nominate.
Nominations are now open
You can now submit a nomination for the Lord Mayor's Medal.
The closing date for nominations is Friday 23 October 2026.
What the Lord Mayor's Medal is
The Lord Mayor's Medal recognises outstanding and innovative unpaid service and support provided to others, especially selfless service to a voluntary body or to our community, or which brings distinction and quality to Bristol life.
The achievement of the nominees can be in one area or in different areas. We especially want to know what came about because of the nominee or nominees.
Who can make a nomination
Anyone who has made a significant difference to Bristol through selfless service, volunteering, or community impact.
What you need to include in your nomination
Your nomination must include:
- a nomination statement: maximum 500 words
- two supporting statements from two Bristol residents
- one supporting statement from a Bristol City Councillor
A nomination submitted by a councillor must be accompanied by a supporting statement from another councillor.
Your statement should explain:
- what the nominee has achieved
- what makes their contribution exceptional
- the impact they have made
- what has happened as a result of their efforts
Keep your recommendation factual: focus on achievements, dates, facts and figures that we can verify.
We ask you not to discuss the nomination with the nominee.
Formal notice
All nominations must be submitted through the official online form. Nominators are responsible for ensuring that all sections and required documents are fully completed before submission.
Incomplete nominations will not be accepted, and missing information will not be requested after submission.
If you're unable to access or complete the online nomination form, contact the Lord Mayor's Office to request a paper nomination form or discuss any accessibility requirements.
Make your nomination
Nominate someone for a Lord Mayor's medal
How nominations are judged
Nominations are assessed by the Lord Mayor and a panel of Bristol City Councillors.
They consider:
- the nominee's service and achievements
- what makes their contribution distinctive
- their impact on the people and city of Bristol
The judging panel's decision is final.
Awarding the medal
Around 12 to 15 medals are awarded. As this is a competitive process, not all nominations will be successful.
The Lord Mayor's Medal is awarded on the basis that the individual in receipt is of good character.
In the case of multiple nominations for an individual relating to either one organisation, group, or cause, the judging panel may decide to award one medal. This is at their discretion.
In the event that the conduct of someone who is awarded a medal is considered to bring the council into disrepute, then the council may at its sole discretion decide to rescind the award. This is applicable both to prior and future conduct.