Signature is delighted to announce our 50 shortlisted nominees for the 2026 Hall of Fame which will take place at the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool on Friday 20th November 2026.
The Hall of Fame recognises those who have gone above and beyond to improve deaf communication and who through their work raise deaf awareness. The 50 on this shortlist are being recognised for their ongoing commitment to the deaf community, and Signature are excited to celebrate those individuals and organisations this evening.
Throughout the nominations process, Signature have received more than 250 nominations. Our judging panel have been working hard whittling this number down to 50.
The full shortlist is:
Anthony Sinclair | Appa Me Ltd | Bec Belles CSW Team | Jamie Clarke | Bruce Delfosse Interpreting Training | BSL SILVER Shakila | Danny Murphy | David & Gemma Webb (Webb BSL Ltd) | Deaf Zone | Jodie Ounsley | Dr Dai O’Brien | Dr Luigi Lerose | Elaine Butterworth | NHS Grampian – Gerry and Len | Heathlands School BSL centre | Jean Fox | Jonathan Palmer | Katy Wun | Kirsty Northam | Liam O’Dell | Lorna McIntyre from Sign with Lorna | Mr John Carberry | Peter Brown | Peter Jackson | Remark! Ltd | Samantha Baines | SEA Support Services Ltd | Suzie Jones | Sylvia Simmonds | Terry Edwards | Thomas Maher | Tina Kemp | Vision Signing Choir (Karen Clifford) | Zainam Bostan (Deafhijabi) | Michael Woods | RAD | Sign Core | Jackie Worthington | Maureen Nicholson | Sophie and Mauro Menchini | Alan Sanders | Sarah Adedeji | Theatre shed- creative team | Louise Swatton | Cath Smith | Reigate Park Primary School, Derby | Georgia Meacham | Frank Barnes School | Julie Robinson | Charlotte Tait
Lindsay Foster, Executive Director for Signature said:
“The Hall of Fame allows us to come together to celebrate the incredible work done by those in the deaf community. During the nomination process, we read so many inspiring stories and the standard of nominations was high across the board. We are now excited to share our shortlist and look forward to coming together to celebrate this special evening.”
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to this link: https://www.signature.org.uk/hall-fame/
Ticket sales close on Friday 30th October, so make sure you don’t miss out on what is set to be a special night of celebrations.
