A Decade of Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Achievement
There are milestones, and then there are moments that shimmer with meaning. This year marks the 10th year anniversary of our journey—a decade defined by growth, resilience, and a relentless commitment to teacher development. What began as a modest vision has evolved into a thriving community, united by purpose and propelled by the desire to give back.
The 10-year anniversary celebration will be nothing short of extraordinary which is scheduled as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Time: 12:30pm
Venue: Seacole Building, University of Greenwich, Avery Hill, London. SE9 2UG
Education practitioners, non-academic staff, students, partners, trailblazers, stakeholders and supporters of UKAPES are expected to attend to honour a shared story written over ten remarkable years. From nostalgic reflections to bold aspirations for the future, the evening would be remarkable
A Journey Worth Celebrating
Over the past decade, we have achieved milestones that once lived only in imagination. From a humble launch to clarity of initiatives to expanding our reach across communities, each year has added a new chapter of innovation and impact. These achievements are not just numbers or headlines—they are the result of people who believed, contributed, and persevered.
A visual showcase of accomplishments during the event will be brought to life for guests, highlighting key moments such as our first staff development session, our expansion into new territories, and the countless lives of youths touched along the way. It was a powerful reminder that progress is built step by step, often quietly, until one day it stands tall enough to celebrate.
Honouring Excellence: The Award Ceremony
At the heart of the day will be an award ceremony, designed to recognize individuals and teams, whose contributions have shaped our journey. Each award tells the story — of dedication, creativity, leadership and impact.
The categories include the following:
- Exemplary Early years and Primary teacher of African Heritage
- Outstanding and Impactful Secondary school teacher of African Heritage
- Exceptional and Creative FE/Sixth Form teacher of African Heritage
- Outstanding and Exemplary Lecturer in Teaching and Research, of African Heritage
- Highly professional, exceptional SEND Teacher/Practitioner of African Heritage
Send your nominations here by Friday, 22nd May by 12 noon. All nominations received after the deadline will be acknowledged but not considered.
Registration
Interested ones can register using the Eventbrite link