63 great pictures from the Advancing Race Equality Awards in Derry's Ebrington Hotel

By Brendan McDaid

Published 12th Mar 2025, 11:45 GMT

Over 250 people gathered in The Ebrington Hotel in Derry recently for the fourth annual North West Migrants Forum’s Advancing Race Equality Awards, which were established to celebrate the efforts of individuals and grassroots community groups working to tackle racism and break down barriers.

Photos by Mark Hamill Photography.

Chief Executive of Derry City and Strabane District Council, John Kelpie and Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr presenting Patricia Byrne, co-founder of Sole Purpose Productions, with her Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Chief Executive of Derry City and Strabane District Council, John Kelpie and Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr presenting Patricia Byrne, co-founder of Sole Purpose Productions, with her Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo: Mark Hamill Photography

Ulster University Professor Duncan Morrow with representatives of St Eugene’s Primary, Derry, named this year’s Anti-Racism School of the Year.

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Ulster University Professor Duncan Morrow with representatives of St Eugene’s Primary, Derry, named this year’s Anti-Racism School of the Year. Photo: Mark Hamill Photography

Left, Chaudhary Hamza Riaz, presenting this year’s Young Leader prizes to winner Daniel Sanusi and runners-up Frank Nwanonenyi and Inioluwa Olaosebikan.

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Left, Chaudhary Hamza Riaz, presenting this year’s Young Leader prizes to winner Daniel Sanusi and runners-up Frank Nwanonenyi and Inioluwa Olaosebikan. Photo: Mark Hamill Photography

North West Regional College tutor Bronagh Fikri who was named Anti-Racism Teacher of the Year.

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North West Regional College tutor Bronagh Fikri who was named Anti-Racism Teacher of the Year. Photo: Mark Hamill Photography

Derry North West Migrants Forum

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