Lots for Tots Awards 2027

Open to any individual activity leader, teacher or coach providing children’s activities operating in Derbyshire.

Open to anyone who specialises in family, new parents, newborn, or pregnancy photography operating in Derbyshire.

Open to any company or organisation with a separate programme specifically for children from birth to walking operating in Derbyshire.

Open to any party supplier, provider or entertainment company specialising in children's and families parties operating in Derbyshire.

Open to any company or organisation with a separate programme specifically for children from walking to preschool age operating in Derbyshire.

Open to any customer facing business within the children's sector operating in Derbyshire.

Open to any not-for-profit focusing on supporting, children or families from pregnancy to children of primary age Must be a registered Charity or Community Interest Group operating in Derbyshire.

Open to any small business operating in the children's sector in Derbyshire.

Open to any family attraction operating in Derbyshire.

Open to any private or mainstream education provider with preschool aged pupils operating in Derbyshire.

Open to any private or mainstream education provider with primary aged pupils operating in Derbyshire.

Open to anyone who offers a support service to families at any stage of parenting from antenatal through to end of primary school. This is for those businesses who offer a families service that is personalised and tailored operating in Derbyshire.

Open to any company or organisation with a significant part of their programme based on physical activity operating in Derbyshire.

Open to any company or organisation who is currently advertising in Lots for Tots Derbyshire Magazine. This category must be chosen via the public for nominations. Businesses cannot nominate themselves for this category. Decision will be made via a mix of Judges decision and public vote.

Open to anyone who volunteers for a Charity or Not for Profit across Derbyshire. Person must be nominated directly by the charity or not for profit. Please note: We cannot accept nominations for those under the age of 18.

Open to anyone working in an early years setting (Nursery to Key Stage 1) across Derbyshire. Nominations can be made by the public, employers, or professionals within the sector. This category must be chosen via the public voting and will have no judges influence or decision.

Open to any individual running a franchise business across Derbyshire. This award celebrates dedication, growth, and excellence within a franchised model. Nominations can be made by customers, employees, franchisors, or fellow business owners.

This award celebrates a family-run café or restaurant based in Derbyshire that puts families first — offering great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a place where all ages feel at home.

Celebrating the unsung heroes who keep everything running smoothly — from planners, admins, assistants, chefs, and cleaners to those supporting baby classes, activity groups, nurseries, schools, and family businesses. Their hard work often goes unseen, but makes a huge difference every day. This category must be chosen via the public voting and will have no judges influence or decision.

Celebrating a Derbyshire business, organisation or education setting that goes above and beyond to ensure children and families feel welcome, valued and included. This award recognises those who remove barriers, adapt their approach and provide thoughtful support so that everyone can participate, regardless of their needs, abilities or background.

Recognising a Derbyshire venue that gives parents the perfect opportunity to enjoy some quality time together. From restaurants and cosy pubs to memorable experiences, this award celebrates venues that make time away from the everyday feel special through a welcoming atmosphere, excellent service and an experience worth arranging a babysitter for!