Today, FFT is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for Friends, Families and Travellers Awards 2026, honouring the achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people from across the communities. To make a nomination, click here.
Nominations will close on the 25th January 2026.
We’re holding these awards to honour inspiring individuals from Romany, Irish Traveller, Scottish Gypsy/Traveller, Welsh Gypsy and Traveller, Roma, Showman, New Traveller and Liveaboard Boater communities across Britain, who have made special contributions to wider society and to their own communities.
The awards will be judged across six categories:
- Inspirational Young Person Award
- Arts, Culture and Heritage Award
- Sporting Excellence Award
- The Education Award
- Inspiring Project Award
- Alexander Award for Lifetime Achievement
To find out more about each category, click here.
The awards will be held on the 22nd April 2026, at South East Dance Space, in Brighton.
Drawing on the success of previous years, Sarah Mann, Chief Executive Officer of Friends, Families and Travellers said:
“The FFT Awards are always a wonderful and welcome opportunity to come together to celebrate and honour the contributions and achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people across Britain — and now it’s that time of year again!
We’re excited to dedicate an evening to celebrating the rich and varied accomplishments of different indivduals, groups and communities.”
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About Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT)
Friends, Families and Travellers is a leading national charity that works to end racism and discrimination against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and to protect the right to pursue a nomadic way of life.
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Additional resources
FFT Awards 2026. Friends, Families and Travellers. 2025. Read.
Survey for FFT Awards 2026 nominations. Friends, Families and Travellers. 2025. Here.
