Since 2023, HIAS+JCORE has been awarding the Dubs Award to individuals displaying outstanding commitment to refugees and people seeking asylum. The awards are named after Lord Alf Dubs, who arrived in the UK as a child refugee on the Kindertransport to escape Nazi persecution and is a lifelong advocate for those who have come to the UK to seek sanctuary. In 2025 we are opening the nomination process to partners, supporters, and the public.

This year, we are inviting nominations in two categories: the Dubs Award for Outstanding Commitment and the Dubs Legacy Award for Emerging Leaders.

Each award will celebrate an individual who has:

• Shown strong commitment to displaced people and their rights
• Given impactful and meaningful support to refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK
• Proven dedication to HIAS+JCORE’s antiracism principles

Like its previous winners, Dr Edie Friedman and Dr Richard Stone OBE, the Dubs Award for Outstanding Commitment reflects a lifelong devotion to the cause. The new Dubs Legacy Award for Emerging Leaders will build on this heritage and honour someone aged 30 or under, who is leading positive change for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Anyone who meets the above criteria! Nominations needn’t be for someone with a Jewish background, and we warmly encourage nominations from and for individuals with lived experience of the asylum system.

Nominations are open until 31 March 2025. The awards will be presented at a special ceremony during HIAS+JCORE’s annual reception in July 2025.