As part of this year’s Black History Month theme, “Honouring Our Communities,” we are opening nominations for Honouring Black Britain 2026.
This initiative is about recognising people.
Not only those whose names are widely known, but those whose contributions are part of everyday life — often unseen, but deeply felt within the communities around them.
Across the UK, there are individuals who show up every day for others. Teachers who go beyond their role. Healthcare workers who provide care with dignity and consistency. Volunteers who give their time without expectation. Community leaders who bring people together and create spaces where others feel supported.
These are the people who help to hold our communities together.
For many years, Black History Month has rightly recognised individuals whose achievements have shaped history. That remains important. But history is not only made in moments of visibility — it is built over time, through consistent acts of care, leadership and responsibility.
Honouring Black Britain 2026 has been created to recognise those contributions as they are happening now.
Those selected will be formally recognised during Black History Month in October, with features in Black History Month Magazine, inclusion in a national exhibition poster series, and profiles across BlackHistoryMonth.org.uk.
We are inviting nominations from across the country — from individuals, schools, organisations and community groups — to ensure that recognition reflects the breadth of contribution taking place across the UK.
If there is someone in your community whose contribution deserves to be acknowledged, we encourage you to take part.
The deadline for nominations is 30 May 2026 (midnight GMT).
Because to honour our communities is, ultimately, to honour the people within them.
And their work matters.
Submit a nomination:
https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/submit-a-nomination-honouring-black-britain-2026/