CT26 Awards

This award recognises a Community Transport organisation that goes above and beyond to support its community. It’s for smaller providers delivering reliable, accessible and inclusive transport – often with limited resources – while making a real difference to local people.

Nominations should show how the organisation makes that difference, whether through a new project or initiative, support for a specific group of passengers, or the day-to-day work that helps people stay connected and independent.

This award is sponsored by TBC Conversions

This award recognises a larger Community Transport organisation delivering high-quality, accessible and inclusive services at scale. It’s for providers who balance reach and capacity with strong community focus, ensuring people can rely on their transport and stay connected to their communities.

Nominations should show how the organisation makes a difference - whether through a new project or initiative, support for a particular group of passengers, or by successfully managing larger services while maintaining quality and care day to day.

This award is sponsored by PHVC

This award recognises an exceptional volunteer who goes above and beyond to support their local area through community transport. It’s for someone whose time, care and commitment make a real difference - helping people stay connected, independent and included.

We’re looking to celebrate volunteers who show dedication and compassion in what they do, and whose contribution plays a vital role in making community transport possible.

This award is sponsored by Rivervale Minibus

This award recognises a partnership that shows how working together can make community transport stronger. It’s for organisations that collaborate to improve access, share resources, and deliver practical solutions that make a real difference to the communities they serve.

We want to celebrate partnerships where combining strengths has led to better outcomes - whether that’s reaching more people, improving services, or finding new ways to meet local needs.

This award is jointly sponsored by Dawson Group and Women in Bus and Coach

This award recognises an organisation that is taking clear, practical steps to reduce its environmental impact while continuing to deliver vital, inclusive transport. In line with CTA’s value of environmental sustainability, it celebrates organisations that are finding ways to work more sustainably without compromising the services their communities rely on.

We want to recognise organisations that show responsibility and innovation in how they operate, and whose actions are helping to create greener, more resilient communities.

This award is sponsored by ForEV

This award recognises an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to Community Transport, either through their own involvement in service delivery or by being a strong ally and supporter of the community transport movement.

It’s for someone who has championed Community Transport, supported others to succeed, and made a lasting difference to the people and communities they serve.

This award is sponsored by Mellor and Treka.

This award recognises an outstanding driver who demonstrates excellence in their role and a strong commitment to the principles of the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS). It celebrates drivers who consistently provide safe, reliable and supportive journeys, helping passengers travel with confidence, independence and dignity.

We want to recognise drivers whose skills, care and professionalism reflect the values of MiDAS and make a real difference to the people they support through community transport.

This award is sponsored by GM Coachwork

This award recognises a Community Transport organisation that shows excellence in delivering the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS). It celebrates organisations that consistently uphold MiDAS standards while actively supporting drivers to deliver safe, legal and comfortable journeys.

We want to recognise organisations that go beyond compliance, investing in driver development and using MiDAS to strengthen safety, confidence and quality across their transport services.

This award is sponsored by our Insurance Partners BCD and WRS

This award recognises the vital role MiDAS Driver Assessors play in supporting safe, inclusive and high-quality community transport. It celebrates assessors who combine strong training skills with a real commitment to the values of MiDAS, helping drivers feel confident, well-prepared and supported in their role.

The award is not open for nomination. The recipient is selected by CTA based on feedback and evaluation from people who have completed the MiDAS course.

This award is sponsored by EVM

This award recognises an individual who has dedicated many years to supporting and championing Community Transport. Whether as a volunteer, driver, coordinator or leader, their work has made a lasting difference to people and communities.

It celebrates a sustained contribution built on commitment, care and service, and recognises a legacy that continues to inspire and strengthen the Community Transport movement.

The Steve Moore Lifetime Achievement Award is sponsored by Minibus Options. Steve Moore, the much-loved founder of Minibus Options, passed away in 2025, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, dedication, and unwavering support for community transport. In recognition of his remarkable contribution and the kindness he showed to so many, CTA has named this award in his honour.