We are taking the year ahead to grow Power of Potential into a year-round programme, and Sonia needs the space to focus on her recovery. Ticket and table sales are paused, and the 2026 Awards still go ahead.
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 21 and under, alongside the mentors, teachers, youth workers and community champions who help unlock that potential.
Registered charity in England & Wales no. 1178821 - a project of Steve Browne Foundation.
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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.
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.
Six youth award categories, from the Rising Star Award to the Community Champion Award, celebrating inspirational young people aged 21 and under alongside the mentors, teachers and organisations standing alongside them. Nominate a young person for an award in minutes.
Remarkable improvement and emerging potential.
Meaningful contribution to the local community.
Overcoming significant challenges with determination.
Inspiring and guiding others through action.
Outstanding creative expression and innovation.
Progress towards education, training or employment.
Bring your team, clients or family to the Power of Potential Gala. Tables of 10 from £2,000 to £3,500, each with its own drinks package. Secure yours today with a £500 deposit per table and pay the balance by Sunday 22 November 2026. Deposits are non-refundable.
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Your donation funds mentoring, wellbeing support and opportunities for young people across the UK, and helps seat young nominees at the gala. Give a one-off gift from £1, or support the Foundation's year-round work from £10 a month.
Registered charity in England & Wales no. 1178821 - a project of Steve Browne Foundation.
National media voices, community leaders, creators and some of British soul’s most celebrated artists are coming together to recognise young potential and the people who nurture it.
Media leader & confirmed guest
Assistant Editor of the Daily Mirror and President of the Sports Journalists’ Association. Darren is one of Britain’s most respected sports journalists, with regular roles across talkSPORT, Sky Sports News and CNN Sport.
Community leader & confirmed guest
A personal trainer, athletics coach and speaker whose act of courage during the 2020 London protests became a worldwide symbol of unity. Patrick now speaks on leadership, community and doing the right thing under pressure.
Creator & event host
Digital creator, creative entrepreneur and charismatic event host. As one half of Meet the Thorpes, Adrian has built a large, engaged community around family, faith, marriage and authentic British culture.
British neo-soul artist
Zambia-born, London-based singer Hilary Mwelwa brings a distinctive blend of soul, R&B, funk and hip-hop, having shared stages with artists including James Brown and D’Angelo.
Soul singer & performer
A US soul singer based in London, celebrated for his energetic performances and rich, smooth voice. FiL has appeared with Hot Chocolate and Ray Lewis’s Drifters and hosts an annual Luther Vandross tribute concert.
Junior Giscombe · Omar · Don-E
Three defining voices in British soul together on one stage. Junior Giscombe, Omar and Don-E bring decades of landmark music, songwriting and performance to the Power of Potential Gala.
We are honoured to be joined by athletes and advocates who will host tables on the night and champion the work of the Steve Browne Foundation.
Kevin Young is an Olympic gold medallist and former 400m hurdles world-record holder. Since retiring from elite athletics he has used his platform to mentor young people, promote discipline and resilience, and support programmes that help the next generation realise their potential. At the gala he will host a table and help us recognise the young people proving that opportunity plus determination changes lives.
Troy Townsend is a respected educator and equality advocate, currently Head of Player Engagement at Kick It Out. With years of experience in classrooms, football academies and community settings, he understands how the right mentor at the right moment can reroute a young person's future. Troy will host a table and champion the mentors, teachers and youth workers who make the Power of Potential possible.
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.
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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."
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.
Continuing the work and conviction of Steve Browne, that every person carries potential worth investing in.
Nominations come from the grassroots. The people closest to the impact name the people behind it.
An annual gala designed to grow, a platform for changemakers year after year, decade after decade.
