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

4WardEverUK • 23 March 2026

provided by: Memorial Family Fund

published: 22 March 2026

Image Credit: Charmaine Burton


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

See the report on the 2023 award event here >


Keep updated on the nominations process by visiting the NMPMFF website, signing up for the e-newsletter or following their social media on FacebookTwitter 'X' and Instagram.


Tippa Naphtali, NMPMFF founder and Development & Fundraising 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 4WardEverUKThe People's Tribunal on Police KillingsNaphtali & Associates, and others to be announced.


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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