"When we work together, our borders are stronger, our citizens are safer, and our nations are more secure" - The key message to consuls from the Minister for Border Security & Asylum Rt Hon Anna Turley MP who gave an excellent keynote address at the Embassy Consular Conference

Our grateful thanks to all our event sponsor Rowland Brothers International for your support and to the exceptional team at the @rosl1910 for hosting us.

Drumroll… the Consul of the Year for 2026 is Willie Sigei, Immigration Attaché at @KenyaMissionUK! Congratulations – a fantastic achievement and worthy winner.

For her compassionate consular service delivery for Israeli citizens & her support of bereaved families, Sima Doovdevani @IsraelinUK is a deserving winner of the Consul of the Year for the Middle East.

For her leadership and efficient management of one of Belgium’s largest and busiest visa sections worldwide, the Consul of the Year for Europe Award goes to consul Dora Urbanyi. @BelgiuminUK

Well done to Sasha Wedderburn awarded Consul of the Year for the Caribbean for her services to the Jamaica diaspora in the UK. Presented by Sofia Munoz of the Royal Over-Seas League.
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For his devotion to the safeguarding the welfare of the diverse Indonesian community in the UK and those at sea, consul at @KBRILondon Ronald Arafah is a worthy recipient of Consul of the Year for Asia.

Congratulations to Paulina Cruz, Consul General @Chile_in_the_UK for her dedication to Chilean citizens, particularly helping them exercise their democratic rights in overseas voting in the recent election. Presented by Beatriz Watts of Albin International Repatriation.

The Consul of the Year for Africa goes to Willie Sigei, Immigration Attaché at @KenyaMissionUK for his dignified & inclusive consular service especially to vulnerable Kenyan citizens. Presented by Fiona Greenwood of @RowlandBrosIntn

Embassy Network Director Elizabeth Stewart opens the Consul of the Year Awards with commendations for the nominees.

A privilege to have Director of Consular & Crisis at the FCDO Sarah Taylor open this year’s Consul of the Year Awards to recognise exceptional service to citizens.

What support is available to migrant victims? Consuls hear from Susannah Hancock CEO of the Office of the Victims’ Commissioner about the role of the Victims Commissioner as a voice for victims bridging policy and practice.

Consuls casting their votes for #ConsulOfTheYear2026 out of an exceptional field. They are all deserving winners!

Consuls connecting and gathering information at the Consular Services Exhibition, from government departments to charities and consular service providers #ConsulConf26

What practical measures can consuls take to assist and intervene early to curb domestic violence in their communities? Insightful consular panel with Nicolas Correa @ColombianEmbUK and Aida Gutiérrez @AidagtzT @Embamexru

Domestic violence is on the rise in migrant communities. In the run-up to the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls consuls heard from @IAmZoeFleetwood and @MillsandReeve about legal & policy framework in UK to assist vulnerable migrants.

“Helping Consuls Help Their Citizens” – @EmbassyMagazine Group Director Elizabeth Stewart outlines the main mission of the Embassy Consular Conference

Ready to welcome 150+ consuls from around the UK representing 100+ countries to this year’s Embassy Consular Conference and Awards where we will pay tribute to some outstanding consuls. Privileged to have as our conference sponsor @RowlandBrosInt #ConsulConf25

I had the honour of greeting the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland SE Andy Burnham who officially took office on July 20, 2026.

We wish you much success in your new role and offer you all our collaboration as Dean of the Diplomatic gdom.

Como Decano del Cuerpo Diplomatico en el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte tuve el placer de saludar a Su Majestad el Sultán de OMÁN en la Cena de Estado que Su Majestad el Rey Carlos lll le ofreciera anoche en el Castillo de Windsor con motivo de su visita de Estado .