Chosen from our shortlist of 34 creative groups, our 2024 Creative Lives Awards Winners were recognised for exceptional creative engagement within their communities.
A winner and runner-up were chosen from each nation, as well as a ‘People’s Choice Award’ voted for by the public, a ‘Peer Award for Excellence’ voted for by the shortlisted groups, a ‘Celebrating Diversity Award’, and a ‘Local Hero Award’.
Representatives from the winning groups received their awards at an inspirational ceremony hosted by award-winning writer and broadcaster Nick Ahad, at Cecil Sharp House (London) on Thursday 26 September 2024. You can read more about our winners below.
Wiltshire group that provides community support and a space for creative expression in its own dedicated venue Read more
Cardiff project that gave refugees and asylum seekers a chance to tell their story through photography Read more
Isle of Lewis comic con that allowed participants to get creative and embrace their individuality Read more
Brecon performance group that fuses theatre with local heritage Read more
Project in Reading helping people with mental health challenges to explore sound and ambience Read more
Creative activities for, and by, adults with learning disabilities in Belfast Read more
Multi-arts project celebrating the National Eisteddfod’s visit to Criccieth Read more
A network of 11 sustainable and participant-guided choirs across Wales Read more
Supporting people with lived experience of poverty in Dublin to express themselves creatively Read more
Helping people to gain confidence through Afrobeat dance in Aberdeen Read more
Supporting people aged 65+ to access music and singing in Edenderry Read more