The Sandford St Martin 2027 Awards
Our awards celebrate outstanding broadcast content exploring religion, belief, ethics or spirituality in the following categories:
- Journalism
- Radio / Audio
- Television / Video
- Young Audience
Full details of the Awards Criteria can be found by clicking here.
IMPORTANT: EARLIER CLOSING DATE FOR 2027 ENTRIES
Entries close at midnight on Sunday 10 January 2027 — three weeks earlier than in previous years. Please make sure you submit your entry and all accompanying materials by this deadline. Late or incomplete entries cannot be accepted.
To be eligible for the 2027 Awards, entries must have been first publicly broadcast to a general UK audience between 1 January and 31 December 2026 and have been made by a UK or ROI-based broadcasting organisation.
It is free to enter, and all submissions must be made through our online entry platform.
Finalists will be announced in March 2027, with the winners revealed at a gala awards ceremony at Lambeth Palace in May.
If you’re unsure which category is most appropriate for your entry, or have any questions about the entry process, please contact the Awards Administrator info@sandfordawards.org.uk.
Find out more about the Sandford St Martin Awards and our previous winners here.
For the latest Awards news and updates, follow #Sandford2027 on our social media channels.
DON’T FORGET: ENTRIES CLOSER EARLIER THIS YEAR
Get your submission in by midnight on Sunday 10 January 2027! We look forward to receiving your entries.