The Black History Youth and Community Awards is more than an event, it is a celebration of the vibrant energy, achievements and contributions of young people and communities across Wales. This year, under the theme “Proud to Be Me”, we celebrate our heritage, embrace our identity and recognise those who continue to inspire positive change.
Honouring the past. Celebrating today. Inspiring tomorrow.
Save the date! The Black History Youth and Community Awards 2026 will take place at Neuadd, Oriel, Senedd, Cardiff, on Thursday, 11th November 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We are inviting organisations and individuals to nominate outstanding young people in these areas:
- Young Leader
- Outstanding Academic Achievement
- Good Citizen
- Entrepreneur
- Science and Innovation
- Visual Arts
- Performance Arts
- Sport
- Special Awards for Public Service to Wales
- Creative Industries
- Young Volunteer
- Young Carer
- Open Category
If you know any exceptional young people ages 13 – 30 who can fit these criteria, please submit their names on this submission portal. The portal is open now and will close on 20th October. Nominees can be awarded with up to 3 categories. The time to nominate is now, please do submit any suitable young people that you know so that they can have a chance to be recognised and commemorated. The link to submit is below :-
