Nominations open in May for the 2026 Memorial and Gala Campaigner Awards

 

image credit: Charmaine Burton

 

source: National Family Fund | published: 22 March 2026

 

In May 2026 we will be announcing the nominations process for the second National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund (NMPMFF) Gala Dinner & Campaigners Awards.

See our report on the 2023 award event here >


Keep updated on the nominations process by visiting this website, signing up for our e-newsletter or following our social media on Facebook, Twitter 'X' and Instagram.


Tippa Naphtali, NMPMFF founder and Development & Programmes Manager, said;

"These awards recognise the efforts of grassroots individuals, groups and organisations that have developed or led on initiatives supporting those that have been affected by state custody deaths and killings or injustices, or that have demonstrated a significant commitment to making change in our communities and raising public awareness at all levels."


The 2026 award event will be supported by 4WardEverUK, The People's Tribunal on Police Killings, Naphtali & Associates, and others to be announced.

NMPMFF 2026 Campaign Awards Form Homepage

Nominations open on 1 May 2026


From 1 May please click the image (left) or the link below for full details of the process, and to access the online nominations form.


Submit nominations here >

The 2026 activists campaign awards will be in the following categories:


  • Mikey Powell Youth Action Award
  • Benjamin Zephaniah Literary Award
  • Pauline Campbell Systems Change Award
  • Gilly Mundy Family Advocacy Award
  • Joy Gardner Arts & Education Award

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