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:
Nivi Feldman recipient of the first Bridge to Israel Award presented by former hostage, Dr Shoshan Haran
Awarded to an individual within the culture & arts sector.
Awarded to an individual or group for their campaigning activity.
Awarded to an individual, account or organisation for their social media output.
In memory of Jake Marlowe z”l who was murdered on 7/10.
Awarded to an organisation or business for their philanthropic giving.
Awarded to an individual, organisation or project for organising the community to build bridges with Israel.
Recognising humanitarian work that builds bridges with Israel.
Exceptional bridge building through partnership with MDA UK.
Awarded to a faith leader or faith group of any religion.
Awarded to a student, in conjunction with UJS.
Awarded to an individual for their philanthropic support for Israel.
Awarded to a non-UK resident or group.
Awarded to an individual, group or organisation for their contribution at a later stage of their career.
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
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.
