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MDA UK Bridge to Israel Awards – 27th April 2026
We were very excited to hold our inaugural MDA UK Bridge to Israel Awards in London on Monday 27th April 2026.
Mirroring the humanitarian work of MDA in Israel and around the world, these Awards recognised those within the UK whose work and effort bring us closer to Israel and, likewise, those in Israel whose work towards the Diaspora is particularly noteworthy.
The Awards were about:
- Brilliant humanitarian work;
- Building and supporting MDA Stations and work across Israel;
- Promoting volunteering, first responders, emergency support at the toughest of times;
- MDA as the very best of Israel.
Nivi Feldman recipient of the first Bridge to Israel Award presented by former hostage, Dr Shoshan Haran
Winner
We Will Dance Again
Culture & the Arts
Awarded to an individual within the culture & arts sector
Winner
Glasgow Friends of Israel & Northern Ireland Friends of Israel
Campaigning
Awarded to an individual or group for their campaigning activity
Winner
Hen Mazzig
Online Impact
Awarded to an individual, account or organisation for their social media output
Winner
Libi Fileman
Jake Marlowe z”l Award for Young Impact
In memory of Jake Marlowe z”l who was murdered on 7/10
Winner
XTX Markets
Corporate Philanthropy
Awarded to an organisation or business for their philanthropic giving.
Winner
Borehamwood Vigil
Community Organising
Awarded to an individual, organisation or project for organising the community to build bridges with Israel.
Winner
Professor Eilat Shinar
Red Shield Award for Humanitarian Services
Recognising humanitarian work that builds bridges with Israel.
Winner
British Red Cross
MDA UK Partnership Award
Exceptional bridge building through partnership with MDA UK.
Winner
Apostolic Church of Liverpool
Allies in Faith
Awarded to a faith leader or faith group of any religion.
Winner
Miles D’Amone-Mackay
Campus Award
Awarded to a student, in conjunction with UJS.
Winner
Judy Saphra
Individual Philanthropy
Awarded to an individual for their philanthropic support for Israel.
Winner
Eli Bin
International
Awarded to a non-UK resident or group.
Winner
Kate Goldberg
Lifetime Achievement
Awarded to an individual, group or organisation for their contribution at a later stage of their career.
About Towards Machratayim
These Awards form a key component of MDA UK’s five-year campaign Towards Machratayim – which will culminate in Magen David Adom’s Centenary in 2030.
Machratayim – Mak-hra-tai-yim – ‘the day after tomorrow’ – reflects the need for hope, healing and a better future which we can all be proud to support.
Thus, Towards Machratayim is designed as an umbrella for new and existing initiatives, supporting MDA UK to raise funds for MDA not only through emergencies and conflict, but also for the time of recovery and a positive future.
Fundraising for MDA’s life-saving work
All funds raised by the ceremony will go towards the amazing work of MDA, including through the generosity of our sponsors.
We are delighted that our 2026 Award sponsors include hotel-chain Isrotel and IT services firm Cardonet, with more being lined up across the full set of categories.