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2026 Winners

Huge congratulations to our inspirational winners of the 2026 Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards!

Line Manager of the Year

Jamal Hylton

Mentor of the Year

Tanzila Samun

Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate

Aqeel Ahmed

Ally of the Year

Samantha Quaye

Race Network of the Year

Race Equality Network – Scottish Government

Exceptional Programme of the Year

MHCLG’s digital and data recruitment and capability programme – Anisha Ahuja

Emerging Leader of the Year

Faeeza Jabeen

Inclusive Leader of the Year

Black Identity Group – Scottish Government

HR Leader of the Year

Bernadette Thompson

Ethnic Minority Leader of the Year

Philip Orumwense

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