This award aims to improve race equality within education settings. It is open to schools, further education colleges and universities that have demonstrated a zero-tolerance approach to prejudice, racial bullying and racism by improving racial literacy/anti-racism education and by promoting safety and wellbeing for black and minority ethnic pupils, students, staff, parents, carers and those in the community.
Do you know a teacher who is a role model when it comes to championing respect for difference and the advancement of racial equality? Then we need to hear from you! Our Anti-Racism Teacher Award recognises educators who go above and beyond when engaging young people, parents and colleagues to change attitudes, behaviour and overall culture in education.
Our Primary School Ambassador Award targets pupils who have used the medium of art to demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within their educational community. This award celebrates individuals who have actively used their artistic talents to send a strong anti-racism message
This category is for secondary school students who have highlighted an anti-racism message through the prism of artistic creativity – be it drawing, poetry, song, music or another medium. It celebrates those who have shown and continue to show a commitment to tackling racism and to teaching their peers why inclusivity matters and what it looks like.
This category recognises young people aged 18-30 who work within their communities, further education colleges or universities to challenge discrimination and to achieve a more inclusive future. Maybe they work building intercultural trust, peace work at grassroots level or supporting the rights of marginalised people. If you know a Young Leader, tell us about them.
This category pays tribute to the impact created by the selfless efforts of individuals who devote countless hours to causes close to their hearts. It recognises those who go above and beyond in the course of their work and duties to challenge racial discrimination in the workplace and in society as a whole. Let’s hear it for all our community champions.
This award honours those committed to advancing racial justice through diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism or racial justice work. It recognises an individual, organisation, project, business or public sector establishment for their work in tackling racism, reducing barriers and promoting peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
In the face of war, geopolitical tensions and global upheaval, journalists continue to offer insight, inspiration and analysis to the public. This category recognises the work of those individual communicators or media outlets who use their talents and their platforms to challenge racism and provide a space where racialised people can drive change.
This category honours exceptional individuals who go above and beyond in the course of their work to challenge systemic racism and actively take steps to address racial inequalities in Northern Ireland. We need to hear about those who demonstrate courage and leadership in advancing racial justice, human rights and equality in Northern Ireland.
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises the outstanding leadership of an individual throughout their career and is only awarded when a truly worthy candidate has been identified. Nominees must have dedicated a minimum of two decades to the field of racial justice and human rights. They will have a recognised level of significant engagement in racial justice work and have demonstrated exemplary leadership in advocating for human rights and equality in Northern Ireland.
A huge thank you to every nominee, and congratulations once again to our winners! The awards were announced at a glittering ceremony in The Ebrington Hotel on March 6, 2025.
Founder of the Border Kinship initiative supporting families across the Common Travel Area.
Led a year-long anti-racism residency with North West schools.
Commissioned a new piece amplifying Traveller and Roma dancers.
Delivered a city-wide festival telling Black feminist stories.
Youth and elders processed together carrying fabrics from Sierra Leone, Syria, and the Philippines to signal shared leadership.
Nominees co-presented a live CTA policy briefing watched by MLAs and councillors tuning in online.
A capella trio Sistren dedicated their performance to migrant health workers on the frontline.
The Community Champion award was handed over by 2021 winner Micheál Ó Fearghaíl with his daughter beside him.
Front-page spread capturing all awardees and guests.
Live interview with organisers on the impact of the awards.
Cross-border focus on winners and Common Travel Area advocacy.
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