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TV Star Judges Community Awards
31 Mar
Summary
- Jacqui Joseph will judge the Community Group award.
- Nominations close on March 31, 2026.
- The awards ceremony is scheduled for September.
TV presenter Jacqui Joseph has been announced as a judge for the BBC Make a Difference Awards for Radio Sussex and Surrey. The 62-year-old, known for her work on Homes Under The Hammer and Morning Live, will specifically judge the Community Group award. She stated her enthusiasm for supporting community-spirited initiatives and positive impacts.
The Make a Difference Awards, which began in Sussex and Surrey in 2011, are now a nationwide BBC Local initiative. Nominations for the 2026 awards are open until 17:00 BST on March 31. Categories include Volunteer, Community Group, Fundraiser, Young Hero, Great Neighbour, Active, Environmental, and Animal awards.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in September. Joseph noted that selecting a winner from the many inspiring stories can be difficult but is a true honor. She also shared a personal anecdote about restoring and selling a valuable antique chair for approximately £1,300.
