How to Vote:

Honours of Distinction is where the organisers have chosen specific figures who have played a major and sometimes, historical role which has left an indelible mark in the community with such distinction, it simply merited its own entry.  

Please vote for one candidate from each of the three categories. 

Voting will close on Monday 13 October 2025, and the candidate with the most votes from each of the categories will be announced on the night.

                                           Click here to learn more about each of our chosen candidates.

Lifetime Achievement

  • Dr. Neville Staple
  • Moira Stuart CBE
  • Linton Kwesi Johnson

Posthumous Award

  • Ken ‘Fatman’ Gordon
  • Mona Hammond OBE
  • Ali Abucar Ali

Community Award

  • DJ AG
  • Marcia Rigg
  • Tony Warner

Please vote for one of your candidates in each of the categories below

Voting Nominees

Lifetime Achievement

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Posthumous Awards

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Community Achievement

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