Bristol Dementia Awards 2026
Bristol actor and BBC Radio presenter Joe Sims hosted the Bristol Dementia Awards for the third year running on Friday 9th October.
Joe kept everyone entertained as he shone a light on all the brilliant individuals, groups and organisations making a difference to the lives of those affected by dementia.
Joe emphasised how important it is to look locally to see all the good that is being achieved by individuals and organisations.
Local charity Bristol Dementia Action Alliance was delighed by the number of nominations received. The awards highlight the fantastic work taking place across the city to raise dementia awareness and support those impacted by dementia.
Finalists were treated to an afternoon tea at the Awards Ceremony at the Aztec Hotel & Spa who supported the event.
BDAA Chair William O’Neill thanked everyone for their amazing contribution towards making Bristol a dementia aware city.
He thanked BDAA Founder and Ambassador Tony Hall for this amazing dedication in founding BDAA with his wife Barbara 13 years ago and continuing to make such a big impact in the city.
Any businesses, organisations or groups wanting to apply for the awards next year can contact BDAA on office@bdaa.org.uk to express their interest.
Winners
Thank You 🤍
Collegiate School
BARBARA AWARD
Teresa Grunshaw
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER
Age UK Bristol
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SPACE
BRACE Alzheimer’s Research
DEMENTIA RESEARCH
Alive Activities
VCSE
Mini Concerts
INNOVATION
Sweet Silent Disco
SMALL BUSINESS
Teresa Grunshaw
INFORMAL CARER
Home Instead Bristol North
COMMUNITY CARE PROVIDER
Wessex Water
CORPORATE
Westbury Baptist Church
PLACE OF WORSHIP
Co-op & Your Care (South West)
ORGANISATION
Mary Jones
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Briggs & Forrester Engineering Services
CORPORATE FUNDRAISER
Photos from our applicants
Beverly Forrester
DEMENTIA HERO
Bristol Care Homes
RESIDENTIAL CARE
Dr Julie Clayton
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors!
Thank You
Guy Manchester
With our grateful thanks to Guy Manchester for capturing these precious moments.
Your generosity and talent have helped us preserve and share the spirit of the event – thank you for helping make the Bristol Dementia Awards come alive.