2026 Shortlisted Nominee
Positive Role Model Award: Race, Religion & Faith
Hamed Amiri is an author, speaker and technology leader whose work creates powerful conversations around race, religion and belonging. Arriving in the UK as a refugee, he went on to write the bestselling memoir The Boy With Two Hearts, later adapted into an international stage production. Through school, university and organisational talks, Hamed has connected with over 10,000 young people, fostering open dialogue on identity and lived experience. He is an Ambassador for the British Red Cross and Daring to Dream, and supports refugee inclusion through the Refugee Employment Network. Across community and workplace settings, Hamed champions visibility, understanding and the confidence to belong.