Black History Youth Awards event invitation and nominations

We are pleased to extend an invitation to your organisation to attend the Black History Youth Awards in Cardiff. This special awards evening recognises young people, community champions, creatives and organisations whose commitment and leadership continue to strengthen communities across Wales. Guests will hear inspiring stories, celebrate achievement and connect with people creating positive change through culture, service, education, creativity and community action.

We are also 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 :-

https://bhya2026.paperform.co/

Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 Venue: Senedd, Cardiff Bay, CF99 1SN