2026 Shortlisted Nominee
Positive Role Model Award: Disability
Isaac Samuels OBE (they/them) is an award-winning social innovator, social change maker, disabled storyteller, co-production leader and founder of the Building the Space: Amplifying Racialised Voices in Suicide Prevention campaign. They work across health, social care and the voluntary sector to champion equity, human rights and lived experience leadership. Through storytelling, anti-racism and co-production, Isaac supports organisations and communities to reshape policy, practice and systems. Living with HIV and long-term mental health challenges, they are passionate about creating a fairer society where everyone is heard, valued and able to thrive.