It’s time to vote for your favourites and heroes in The 2026 Eastside Awards in association with Belfast City Airport
“This event shines a spotlight on the individuals and organisations whose talent, innovation and dedication make East Belfast a great place to live, work, dine in and explore”
The Eastside Awards, in association with Belfast City Airport, exist to celebrate the very best of East Belfast, recognising the people, organisations and places that make a positive difference to the local community, and it’s now time to shortlist your favourites by casting your vote!
Last year, over 33,000 votes were cast, and in the past decade, more than 1,000 individuals, charities, businesses, schools, and places have engaged with the Eastside Awards to showcase their contributions to East Belfast.
Voting is open until 12.00 pm on 20 November.
From the top five, you can vote now for your favourites in each of the seven public vote categories and your top three will go forward to the shortlist, with the winner being announced at the Eastside Awards on Friday 29 January 2027 in the stunning surroundings of Titanic Belfast.
This event shines a spotlight on the individuals and organisations whose talent, innovation and dedication make East Belfast a great place to live, work, dine in and explore.
By voting for your favourite, you have the opportunity to help decide who takes home some of this year’s most sought-after titles.
Each vote counts, and your participation continues to play a crucial role in recognising and rewarding the outstanding achievements within the local East Belfast area.
Vote now for:
The 2026 Eastside Award for Celebrating East Belfast Heritage and History sponsored by Maritime Belfast Trust
- George Best House, EastSide Partnership
- HMS Caroline
- Lewis Legacy Trust
- Strand Arts Centre
- Andrew Steed, Ballymacarrett District LOL No 6
The 2026 Eastside Award for Favourite Bar/Restaurant sponsored by Value Cabs
- Hometown
- The Longfellow Bar
- My Lady’s Inn and Backyard Bites
- Pepito
- Sixty Nine Burgers & Filth
The 2026 Eastside Award for Favourite Beauty Business sponsored by Navigate
- Beauty Culture
- Gelish NI
- The Guinot Salon East Belfast
- Hidden Beauty
- Natural Touch
The 2026 Eastside Award for Favourite Family Business sponsored by Tri-Star Lucas Global
- Burger Queen NI
- Fresh Bitez
- Hillmount
- Knittin Kitten Yarns
- Prestige Trophies
The 2026 Eastside Award for Favourite Hairdresser/Barber sponsored by Solv
- Sabrina Robinson, SR Hairdressing
- Hasan Cakir, Scissor King Turkish Barber and Hot Towel Shave
- Pamela Robinson, Urbanroots
- Kerryann Pavis, Kerryann Pavis Hair
- Ben Bruce, Holdfast Barber Shop
The 2026 Eastside Award for Sports Team of the Year sponsored by Better
- Swim Belfast
- Cregagh Wanderers Football Club
- Eastside Eagles Touch Rugby
- Hospice Heroes
- Sirocco Works FC
The 2026 Eastside Award for Favourite Translink Bus Driver sponsored by Translink
- Gareth Carroll
- David Clarke
- Nathan Corry
- John Cunningham
- John Duffy
