With just two weeks to go before the fourth Young Ealing Foundation Awards (YEF Awards), the shortlist of names has been revealed for Ealing’s prestigious event which celebrates young people and those who support them across the borough.
Organised by Young Ealing Foundation (YEF), the Awards take place on 25 September 2025 at Grade II listed ECC, the former Odeon cinema on Northfields Avenue.
The evening will see 10 awards being presented across two categories. Five of the awards recognise young people under 25 and the remaining five are for groups, organisations, projects and individuals who support children and young people in Ealing.
The under 25 award categories are: Young Activist of the Year, Young Leader of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year and Overcoming Adversity Award.
For those supporting young people the awards are: Big Impact, Fighting Inequality, Outstanding Youth Professional, Partnership and Spaces for Young People.
Speaking to EALING.NEWS, Elly Heaton, chief executive officer at Young Ealing Foundation said: “We all know that these are increasingly difficult times for children and young people, as well as the organisations who serve them. This years’ awards nominees are outstanding, shining a light on the incredible values shared by the inspirational young people and organisations who have been shortlisted.”
Awards Nominees
Overcoming Adversity
Atiyah Barry Shine · Harry Faria · Bethany Luke-Isaac · Stephanie Nicole Muthambulwa
Young Activist of the Year
Zeina El Bakry · Lauryn Rose Teixeira · Raashid Abdullah · Youth Social Network · Bethany Luke-Isaac
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Ella Amory · Dr. Haris Kiani · Zeina El Bakry
Young Leader of the Year
Leticia Elena Netto · Aisha Ahmed · Zain Al Nassry · Cali Ramshaw · Nura Hassan · Lydia Burton · Ward Agha
Young Volunteer of the Year
Cameron Baillie · Tia Vaitha · Miran Shah · Ilyan Vuillard · Razzak Mohammed · Kaisan Imomi
Big Impact
Youth Social Network · Brentford Penguins / Planet Penguin Football Foundation · The Log Cabin Charity · Letting Grow – Forest Makers at Pear Tree Park · Pride of England · Project Train the Trainer 2025 · White City Theatre Project – ReAct Festival Project 2024 · West London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy) · Metropolitan Police West Area Gangs Unit
Fighting Inequality
Miindfulness: Black History 365 · Dormers Wells High School 6th Form Students’ Cost of Living Event · London Tigers South Asian Women’s Programme · Neurodiversity in the Workplace Podcast (UWL Journalism Programme) · West London Performing Arts Academy · Ealing Special Schools Employability Programme · Znaniye Foundation · Mahaba Café
Outstanding Youth Professional of the Year
Emma Bayou · Abdi Yasin Rahman · YSN Youth Social Network · Bridget James-Agbo · Taja Morgan · Maryam Taitt · Patima Shareefy · Muriel Morgan Walckiers
Partnership of the Year
Miindfulness and A2Dominion · AM Partnership Group and A2Dominion · Pride of England · Northolt Youth Hub · Rectory Park Youth Club Partnership · Ealing Youth Offer Partnership · Znaniye Foundation and AJ Sport / Greenford Town FC · Mahaba Café and A2Dominion · Mahaba Café x Haven Wood – SEND Wood Visit
Spaces for Young People (YP)
Centre for Armenian Information & Advice – Hayashen Youth Club · Mahaba Café · Znaniye Foundation · Stepping Stones Together
Ms Heaton added: “Every nomination represents the heartfelt and selfless contributions that young people bring to their local community, and the resilience, passion and dedication shown by those working to empower and support them. We’re privileged to be able to bring together such inspiring groups and individuals to celebrate the strength and assets of groups and individuals and continue building strength in our partnerships with them.
“The fourth annual awards will return to last year’s venue, the stunning Grade II listed ECC, Northfields, and will be hosted by YEF staff and trustees, with local young people, delivery partners and dignitaries stepping in to present awards and put community at the heart of the event. The programme will be completed with performances from a wide range of talented – and enthusiastic – children and young people, from projects across the borough, including singing, dancing and more.”
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