Yesterday, on Wednesday 16th July, trustees, staff, and lived experience members came together to showcase our work, reflect on our values, and explore ways we can continue to strengthen the Foundation.
It was especially great to hear from newer team members, who shared insightful and engaging lightning presentations, we’re excited to see how your work continues to grow!
We ended the day with a Recognition and Celebration session, honouring the incredible contributions of colleagues through peer-nominated awards.
A huge congratulations to our award winners!
Outstanding teamwork
Halima Cooper-Stubbs
“It’s been a pleasure working with Halima across various projects. She is diligent, dependable, and a great team player who brings a genuinely positive energy to every team she’s part of!”
Innovation and creativity
Promise Kindipan
” Promise has led a significant improvement in our social media and content creation. Always coming up with new, engaging ways for us to share the work that we do”
Leadership through values
Bernadette Rhoden
“I am honored to nominate Bernadette for the Leadership Through Values award. She consistently leads by example, demonstrating integrity, compassion, and respect in everything she does. Bernadette’s commitment to our shared values is evident in the way she supports her team, advocates for families, and approaches every challenge with empathy and purpose. Her leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about action, consistency, and staying true to what matters most. She inspires those around her to do better and be better every day”
Commitment to co-production
Jade Briant
“Jade is a solution builder, there is no problem she won’t help with, she is an awesome source of support. I totally appreciate her hands on positive approach. Jade what ever you put your mind to you all give 100% percent and I love that about you”
Contribution to the foundation
Nakkita De Silva
“Nakkita’s spirit, drive, and commitment to both her role and the Race Equality Foundation are truly exemplary. She consistently thinks outside the box, offering creative ideas and ways to connect current events to the work we do. As an organisation committed to equity, it’s essential that we not only recognise the value of this but also reflect it within our own workforce She is the embodiment of lived experience, bringing authenticity and insight into everything she does. Nakkita’s journey—where she has come from and, even more importantly, where she is going, deserves to be seen, celebrated, and supported. This is what equity truly looks like in action.”
Unsung Contribution
Angela Azubuike
“Self explanatory. Angela is the backbone of our organisation and keeps everything ticking and running smoothly- a lot of which we do not see.”
Eleni Bloy
“I’m honored to nominate Eleni for the Unsung Contribution award. She quietly goes above and beyond every single day, never seeking recognition but always making a meaningful difference. Whether it’s supporting the team behind the scenes, stepping in when others need help, or simply being a steady, reliable presence, Eleni dedication often goes unnoticed, but it’s absolutely invaluable. She is a hard worker, humility, and consistent support truly deserve to be celebrated.”
And a massive thank you to every one on the team, every single one of you helps make the Foundation what it is.
The day was a heartening reminder of the dedication, talent, and care that drive our mission forward. Being together, in conversation and in celebration, was a powerful reflection of who we are and what we’re building together.
