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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.
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Nivi Feldman recipient of the first Bridge to Israel Award presented by former hostage, Dr Shoshan Haran

Read our Press Release here
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The full Award categories and winners are as follows:

Award Categories & Winners

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We Will Dance Again

We Will Dance Again

Culture & the Arts

Awarded to an individual within the culture & arts sector.

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Campaigning Winners

Glasgow Friends of Israel & Northern Ireland Friends of Israel

Campaigning

Awarded to an individual or group for their campaigning activity.

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Hen Mazzig

Hen Mazzig

Online Impact

Awarded to an individual, account or organisation for their social media output.

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Libi Fileman

Libi Fileman

Jake Marlowe z”l Award for Young Impact

In memory of Jake Marlowe z”l who was murdered on 7/10.

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XTX Markets

XTX Markets

Corporate Philanthropy

Awarded to an organisation or business for their philanthropic giving.

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Borehamwood Vigil

Borehamwood Vigil

Community Organising

Awarded to an individual, organisation or project for organising the community to build bridges with Israel.

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Professor Eilat Shinar

Professor Eilat Shinar

Red Shield Award for Humanitarian Services

Recognising humanitarian work that builds bridges with Israel.

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British Red Cross

British Red Cross

MDA UK Partnership Award

Exceptional bridge building through partnership with MDA UK.

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Apostolic Church of Liverpool

Apostolic Church of Liverpool

Allies in Faith

Awarded to a faith leader or faith group of any religion.

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Miles D'Amone-Mackay

Miles D’Amone-Mackay

Campus Award

Awarded to a student, in conjunction with UJS.

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Judy Saphra

Judy Saphra

Individual Philanthropy

Awarded to an individual for their philanthropic support for Israel.

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Eli Bin

Eli Bin

International

Awarded to a non-UK resident or group.

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Kate Goldberg

Kate Goldberg

Lifetime Achievement

Awarded to an individual, group or organisation for their contribution at a later stage of their career.

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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.

Find out more about Machratayim

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. 

For more information on MDA's life-saving work click here