Nominations open 31st August 2026 at 7:30pm
Nominations open 31st August 2026 at 7:30pm
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The Fylde Coast Community Awards are an 18+ event. Proof of age may be requested on entry.
A Category Finalist may attend if they are aged 16 or over, provided they are accompanied by an appropriate adult.
The awards will take place on 14th November 2026 at the Village Hotel.
Doors open at 6:30pm, with the event beginning at 7:00pm.
The dress code for the evening is black, gold and burgundy. We encourage guests to dress up and embrace the theme.
Your ticket includes entry to the awards, a festive buffet meal with plenty of choice to cater for different dietary requirements and preferences, and an arrival drink.
You can choose from:
• A glass of orange juice
• A glass of fizz
• A bottle of lager
• Gluten-free lager is also available
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled.
Tickets cannot be transferred to another person without prior agreement from Fylde Coast Community Events.
Yes. Photography and filming will take place throughout the evening, including arrival photographs, award presentations, winner interviews and photographs of the winners.
Content may be used by Fylde Coast Community Events for promotional, social media, website and event-related purposes.
Tickets are valid only for the Fylde Coast Community Awards on 14th November 2026.
Tickets must be purchased through the official ticket process and payment must be received before tickets are issued.
Tickets cannot be transferred to another person without prior agreement from Fylde Coast Community Events.
All guests will be issued with a wristband on arrival.
The wristband does not need to be worn around your wrist. It can be kept on your clothing, in your pocket, attached to your bag or otherwise kept safely on your person.
You must keep your wristband with you for the duration of the event and be able to present it if requested.
Wristbands are used to identify paying guests and help us ensure that only people who have purchased a ticket are able to access the event.
Wristbands must not be given to another person or used to allow somebody else access to the event.
If you cannot present your wristband when asked, you may be refused entry or re-entry.
The event is strictly 18+.
Proof of age may be requested. Anyone unable to provide suitable proof of age may be refused entry.
Fylde Coast Community Events reserves the right to refuse entry or remove anyone from the event where there are reasonable grounds to do so.
This may include:
• Being excessively intoxicated
• Possession or use of illegal substances
• Aggressive, threatening or abusive behaviour
• Harassment or discrimination
• Serious disruption to the event
• Refusal to follow reasonable instructions from event staff or security
• Deliberate damage to venue property or event equipment
• Attempting to access restricted areas
The use, possession, distribution or supply of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at this event.
This includes, but is not limited to, cocaine and other controlled substances.
If you are found to be using, possessing, supplying or otherwise involved with illegal substances at the event, you will be removed immediately by security.
Anyone removed from the event for substance misuse will not be entitled to a refund and will not be welcome at future Fylde Coast Community Events events.
Where appropriate, matters may also be reported to the police or other relevant authorities.
There will be no exceptions to this policy.
The Fylde Coast Community Awards are about celebrating the achievements of people, businesses, organisations and individuals across our community.
We expect everyone attending to treat other guests, finalists, winners, performers, venue staff, event staff and volunteers with respect.
Aggressive, abusive, threatening, discriminatory or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated.
We want every finalist, winner and performer to have the opportunity to be heard and enjoyed by the room.
We do ask that everyone keeps conversations to a minimum while somebody is speaking or performing. Nobody wants to stand on stage while a whole table is having a conversation over them!
And, because I know people will probably test me on this one , anyone caught talking over somebody on stage or one of our performers may be pointed out in front of the room and given a little fine, with the money going straight to Fylde Kids Foundation.
So if you don't fancy becoming part of the entertainment yourself, just have a little respect and let people have their moment.
Anyone removed from the event due to serious misconduct, substance misuse, aggression, harassment, repeated disruption or failure to follow staff or security instructions will not be entitled to a refund.
Depending on the circumstances, they may also be prohibited from attending future Fylde Coast Community Events events.
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled.
If Fylde Coast Community Events has to cancel the event, ticket holders will be contacted with information about the available refund or alternative arrangements.
Photography and filming will take place throughout the evening.
This may include:
• Arrival photographs
• General event photographs
• Award presentations
• Winner interviews
• Photographs of winners
• Entertainment
• Group photographs
Photographs and video may be used by Fylde Coast Community Events for promotional, social media, website and event-related purposes.
By attending the event, you acknowledge that you may appear in photographs or video taken during the evening.
The safety and wellbeing of guests, staff, volunteers, performers and venue staff is a priority.
Guests must follow reasonable instructions given by event staff, security and venue staff.
Emergency exits and access routes must remain clear at all times.
In the event of an emergency, guests should remain calm and follow instructions from staff and security.
Anyone deliberately interfering with safety procedures, emergency equipment or evacuation arrangements may be removed from the event.
Fylde Coast Community Events is committed to providing an event environment where people can enjoy themselves safely and respectfully.
Any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of another guest should be reported to a member of the event team or security as soon as possible.
The event is strictly 18+, and anyone behaving in a way that places another person at risk may be removed from the event.
The Fylde Coast Community Awards are intended to be an inclusive celebration of the Fylde Coast community.
We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation or abuse on the basis of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age or any other protected or personal characteristic.
Everyone attending is expected to treat others with dignity and respect.
Our aim is simple: everyone gets the same opportunity, every vote is checked, and nobody gets a special set of rules.
We want the awards to be a brilliant night for everyone involved, so please come along, celebrate, enjoy the entertainment, support the finalists and winners, and let everyone have their moment.
All profits from the Fylde Coast Community Awards will go to Fylde Kids Foundation, helping support local children and families across the Fylde Coast.