Wishing the very best of luck to all finalists at tonight’s SAMEE Recognition & Appreciation Awards 2026. We hope you have a fantastic evening and wish you all the very best! A huge thanks to our sponsors for their support that make this important evening of recognition and celebration possible.

Just 1 day to go until the SAMEE Recognition & Appreciation Awards 2026! 🗓 Thursday 27 August #SAMEEAwards2026

We are proud to announce the nominees for the Building Bridges Award this year: Edinburgh College BAME Network Adam Ali Creatives of Colour (Festival) The Commission on Race

We're thrilled to introduce the nominees for the Sports for All Award this year! Yusuf Bamba (Scoutable United) Active Life The Well Foundation Walking and Jogging Group for Women and Girls

1 Week to go until the SAMEE Recognition and Appreciation Awards 2026! Thursday 27 August, 2026 #SAMEEAwards2026 #SaveTheDate

We're excited to announce the nominees for the Outstanding Contribution to Anti-racist Practice in the Classroom Award this year! Duncanrig Learning Community Katarzyna Swan Ando Glasso Beyond Srebrenica Shaheen Tariq Naomi Wark

We are delighted to announce the nominees for the Social Citizenship Award this year! Richard Hardy Glendale Women’s Café (GWC) West of Scotland Development Education Centre (WOSDEC)

We are delighted to announce the nominees for the Social Environment Award this year! Radiant and Brighter Beyond Srebrenica Creatives of Colour Elena Arroyo Join us to celebrate those instigating positive changes across communities and society.

We are pleased to announce our incredible nominees for the Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Award Reverse Mentors (City of Edinburgh Council’s Reverse Mentoring programme) Unison Scottish Black Members Committee Sharon Croome

We are excited to reveal the nominees for the Inspiring Diversity in STEM Award this year! Edoh Agbenokoudji African Challenge Scotland CodeYourFuture Scotland Mrs. Richa Singh Let’s celebrate those who are encouraging and influencing diversity in STEM

We are delighted to reveal the nominees for the Research Award this year! Dr Navan Govender Dr Radha Adhikari The Scottish Chinese Professionals Association (SCPA) The Urban Youth Community Project (UYCP)

We're thrilled to announce our incredible nominees for the Supporting Inclusive Learning Award this year! Who Cares? Scotland Inclusive Homework Club ENABLE Works

3 Weeks to go until the SAMEE Recognition and Appreciation Awards 2026! Thursday 27 August, 2026 #SAMEEAwards2026 #SaveTheDate

We're thrilled to introduce the incredible nominees for the Outstanding Young Leader(s) Award for 2026! RISE Project Young Leaders of Duncanrig Secondary Adauju Molokwu Adam Ali Rajsee Saraf #YoungLeaders #AwardNominees #Inspiration #Leadership #CommunityImpact

We are proud to announce the nominees for the Breaking Barriers Award this year: ✨ Davie Donaldson ✨ ✨ Mavis Nana Arko ✨ ✨ Daljit Kaur Dilber ✨ ✨ The Well Foundation ✨

4 Weeks to go until the SAMEE Recognition and Appreciation Awards 2026! Thursday 27 August, 2026 #SAMEEAwards2026 #SaveTheDate

Take part in a one‑to‑one interview and share your experiences since completing the the SAMEE Leadership & Mentoring Programme. Your reflections will help strengthen future support for BME teachers and inform sector‑wide change. Get in touch: Administration@samee.org.uk

We are delighted to announce that Scottish Arab Women Association (SAWA) are the winner of the Social Environment Award. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition. #SAMEEAwards #SocialEnvironmentAward #Congratulations

We are thrilled to announce that SmartSTEMs won the Inspiring Diversity in STEM Award! Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition.

A huge congratulations to Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity winner of the Supporting Inclusive Learning Award, recognised for supporting learners with specific learning differences, offering a rich learning environment that brings about positive outcomes #InclusiveLearningAward #Congratulations

A massive congratulations to Caring across Cultures - Dementia for receiving a Commendation for the Research Award. Join us in recognising their amazing efforts. #ResearchAward #SAMEEAwards

We are thrilled to announce that Dr Kellyanne Findlay has been named the recipient of the Research Award. An award that recognises her excellence and commitment to making a difference.

We are delighted to announce that Sonja Jillich is the winner of the Outstanding Young Leader Award. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition.

A huge congratulations to Uuganaa Ramsay for receiving a Commendation for the Breaking Barriers Award. Join us in recognising her incredible efforts. #BreakingBarriers #SAMEEAwards

🎉 A huge congratulations to Katie D'Souza for winning the Breaking Barriers Award. This award is a well-deserved recognition of your dedication to making a lasting impact. Keep breaking those barriers! #BreakingBarriers #SAMEEAwards #ChangeMaker

An incredible evening! We are still buzzing from the energy. Thank you to all our guests and amazing Nominees and Winners! 🎉🩷

Farhat@mrsfarhatali.bsky.social · last yr.

Samee awards 2025 another great night last week,congratulations to all nominees and winners, and great to see our very own @mrssharonwatson.bsky.social nominated for supporting inclusive learning. @khadijamohammed.bsky.social @kazcoopee.bsky.social @s4mee.bsky.social

Thank you Nuzhat. You looked fab and a well deserved nomination. It was lovely to see you! 🎉

Nuzhat Uthmani@nuthmani.bsky.social · last yr.

Very excited to be at the best event of the Scottish education calendar 🎉🎉 Very honoured to be nominated but just looking forward to the celebration of all thise working hard to makr out communities a better place 💚 #SAMEEAwards2025

Good luck to all the nominees at tonight's Recognition and Appreciation Awards! Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this night of celebration possible. #SAMEEAwards2025 #AwardsNight

🎉 Just 1 day to go until the SAMEE Recognition & Appreciation Awards 2025! 🗓 Thursday 28th August ✨Celebrate Excellence #SAMEEAwards2025

🎉 Just 2 days to go until the SAMEE Recognition & Appreciation Awards 2025! 🗓 Thursday 28th August ✨Celebrate Excellence #SAMEEAwards2025