Sarah has been shortlisted for this years Community Radio Awards 2026 in the:

Volunteer of the Year sponsored by RadioPlayer

Dr Sarah Waqquas - Awaz FM
Michelle Durant - Chelmsford Community Radio
Elfyn Pritchard – MônFM
Stephen Pendlebury - Salford City Radio
Zoe Gold - Sheppey FM

Sarah Waqquas "Thank you everyone for your kind messages. I really appreciate all your support:)

A special thank you to the Awaz Management for putting my name forward for this award. I’m truly grateful for the recognition and very proud to be part of the Awaz FM team.

Thank you all again! 🙏"

The winners will be announced at the national Community Radio Awards ceremony on Saturday 24 October, following the National Community Radio Conference hosted by the UK Community Radio Network.

Tickets for the conference and the awards can be purchased here http://communityradio2026.eventbrite.com/