SOIW Quiz Night 1st May 2026
YOU HAVE BEEN NOMINATED!
I am delighted to tell you that SOIW been nominated for a BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Award for 2026. Congratulations!
The Awards recognise individuals and groups who make life better for people in our communities across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight!
YOUR NOMINATION
Nomination submission:
They give vulnerable adults and young people a chance to compete in sport in a safe positive space there is a variety of sports played sometimes with a chance to play on the mainland.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Our panel of judges will consider all entries and shortlist 32 finalists.
- We’ll be announcing those finalists live on BBC Radio Solent in the summer.
- Finalists will be invited to join us at our BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards ceremony in September.
I have seen first hand how much the regular meetings include people with a variety of special needs and backgrounds giving them all guidance and encouragement. The sheer amount of joy and enthusiasm that comes through is so uplifting. Without the tireless work that comes from those who organise and support this invaluable experience the lives of those who take part would inevitably be less fulfilling. As it is they are able to have an enriched life rather than a mere existence.