Cambridge BID has been shortlisted for two Association of Town & City Management (ATCM) Industry Awards 2026, recognising the organisation’s continued work in delivering innovative events and strengthening partnership working across the city.
The BID has been shortlisted in the following categories:
• Best Event – for the Cambridge Arts Festival 2026
• Outstanding Partnership – recognising the collaborative work supporting Cambridge’s early evening and night-time economy through Purple Flag and wider city partnerships.
The Cambridge Arts Festival, delivered by Cambridge BID, brought together businesses, artists, venues and the wider community through a 10-day programme celebrating creativity, culture and placemaking across the city.
The Outstanding Partnership nomination recognises the collaborative approach between Cambridge BID, CAMBAC, Cambridge City Council, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University, venues and wider stakeholders in helping create a safe, welcoming, diverse and vibrant evening and night-time economy.
Maria Manion, Chief Executive at Cambridge BID said:
‘We are incredibly proud to be shortlisted for two national ATCM awards. These nominations reflect not only the hard work of the team but the way the City works together in the delivery of a range of projects and activities, which ensures we create a great environment for businesses, our employees and residents, and those people who visit and stay in the City. To be recognised nationally for both our events programme and partnership working is a huge achievement for the city and a credit to the team delivering the projects.”
Natalie Dix, Head of Marketing and Night-Time Economy at Cambridge BID, said:
“We are incredibly proud to be shortlisted for the Outstanding Partnership Award. This nomination reflects the strength of partnership working across Cambridge and the commitment from so many organisations who work together to support a safe, welcoming and vibrant evening and night-time economy.
From us at Cambridge BID to businesses, CAMBAC, Cambridge City Council, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, universities and wider stakeholders, this recognition highlights what can be achieved when organisations collaborate with a shared vision for the city. We are delighted to see that partnership approach recognised on a national level.”
Jenny Granshaw, Head of Projects and Development at Cambridge BID, said:
“As a team, we’ve worked hard to develop Cambridge Arts Festival and the Purple Flag partnership, enhancing the projects year on year. Collaboration with businesses and partners across Cambridge is central to all our work, so this feels like a shared achievement for the city. Whatever the outcome, we’re proud to have been shortlisted!”
The winners will be announced at the ATCM Industry Awards on 10th June 2026.
