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Tendring Stars Awards

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What is the Tendring Stars Awards?

The Tendring Stars Awards is held annually by TDC to celebrate the talent, commitment and innovation of individuals and teams among us – our stars!

Nominations for the 2026 awards are now open, you can nominate from Tuesday, 4 November 2025 until Monday, 24 November 2025.

They will soon be shortlisted by a judging panel who will pick the winners in all but two categories.

You can vote from, Monday, 1 December until Monday, 15 December for your choice in the "Valued Colleague" and "Rising Star" categories to help decide the winner.

The top two finalists in each category will be invited to attend the glitzy Tendring Stars Awards Ceremony in the Princes Theatre on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

Also invited to attend are some of the council's longest-serving employees.

If you have any questions or are unsure which category best suits your nomination, please email stars@tendringdc.gov.uk.

This year's categories are:
What if I am nominated?