The Power of
Potential Gala
Celebrating the extraordinary potential of young people ,
and the people who help them thrive.
Every young person deserves to be seen, believed in and celebrated. The Power of Potential Gala Awards shine a spotlight on young people aged 11–18, alongside the mentors, teachers, youth workers and community champions who help unlock that potential.
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A movement that celebrates possibility.
Across the UK, young people are overcoming adversity, leading change, supporting others and achieving extraordinary things every single day. Yet too many of these stories go unnoticed. The Power of Potential Gala Awards exist to change that.
Hosted by the Steve Browne Foundation, this inaugural black-tie celebration brings together young people, families, educators, businesses, charities, community leaders and philanthropists for one unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration and impact.
This is more than an awards ceremony. It is a movement.
Celebrate. Recognise. Raise. Inspire.
Every young person has potential.
Not every young person has opportunity.
When we celebrate young people for who they are and what they have achieved, we do more than hand them an award. We build confidence. We create hope. We inspire others.
We show every young person watching that their story matters and their future is worth investing in.
That is the legacy we want to create.
Youth awards in the UK that recognise what really matters.
Six youth award categories, from the Rising Star Award to the Community Champion Award, celebrating inspirational young people aged 11–18 alongside the mentors, teachers and organisations standing alongside them. Nominate a young person for an award in minutes.
Rising Star Award
Remarkable improvement and emerging potential.
Community Champion Award
Meaningful contribution to the local community.
Resilience Award
Overcoming significant challenges with determination.
Leadership Award
Inspiring and guiding others through action.
Creative Excellence Award
Outstanding creative expression and innovation.
Future Pathways Award
Progress towards education, training or employment.
Featured celebrity presenters
A line-up of cultural voices, athletes and changemakers joining us to hand over each award. Full reveal closer to the night.
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The flagship event of the Steve Browne Foundation.
Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured and donation received helps us continue investing in programmes that support young people through mentoring, education, employability, wellbeing and opportunity.
Because recognising potential is only the beginning. Helping young people realise it is what truly matters.
Sponsors & partners
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"Steve believed that potential lives in every postcode. These awards are how we say it out loud, and put a spotlight on the people proving him right."
Their potential matters.
Whether you're nominating an inspiring young person, recognising an outstanding mentor, becoming a sponsor, purchasing a table or supporting the Foundation, you're helping create opportunities for the next generation.
When a community believes in its young people, extraordinary things become possible.
Built on legacy
Continuing the work and conviction of Steve Browne, that every person carries potential worth investing in.
Community-first
Nominations come from the grassroots. The people closest to the impact name the people behind it.
Built to last
An annual gala designed to grow, a platform for changemakers year after year, decade after decade.