The Cardiff Commitment Curriculum Team is thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement, having received three nominations at the Cultural Impact Awards 2025. The inaugural awards ceremony took place at Porters, Cardiff, celebrating a range of cultural activities that positively impact the quality of life for the community.

Creative of the Year:Bradley Rmer One, Yusuf Ismail, and Shawqi Hasson from Unify Creative were nominated for their outstanding work on the Gabalfa Underpass project. This collaboration with Cardiff Youth Services and the City Art Project transformed the Gabalfa Interchange underpass into a safe and vibrant space, promoting a sense of identity and pride among local residents.

Community and Education Project:Little Gigs Bach, part of Cardiff's Music City strategy, was nominated for its efforts in supporting young artists and bands. The initiative has already seen 50 bands perform on Cardiff city stages, providing a platform for young talent to find their voices in the music scene.

Disabled Creativity: Alex Rees and Gwennan Ruddock from UCAN Productions were recognised for their exceptional delivery of the Arts Award programme for learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and won first prize in the‘Get the Chance Cultural Impact ‘Disabled Creativity' award.'The programme, which started as a pilot with ten Visually Impaired learners (VI), has grown to support 50 ALN and VI learners, helping them build confidence, develop communication skills, and form lasting friendships.

Councillor Sarah Merry, Cardiff's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Education, whose vision drives the Curriculum Team's creative output, expressed her pride in the achievements: "It's been such a joy to see the huge number of community and education programmes happening across the city. By pulling together, we can make a real difference to young people's lives through creativity.

"We are incredibly proud to celebrate these nominations, which reflect the creativity and dedication of our Curriculum Team and the invaluable support of our Cardiff Commitment partners. Together, learners are offered unforgettable experiences that enrich the curriculum and open doors to future careers in the creative industries."

The Cardiff Commitment Curriculum Team extends heartfelt thanks to Get the Chance for hosting such a wonderful evening of celebration. Congratulations to all the schools and partners nominated for their contributions to art, culture, and heritage, including Ruth Wiltshire from St Paul's Ciw Primary and Samea Ahmed from Mount Stuart Primary School.