Thank you for making the 13th Annual CEFTUS Gala Dinner an unforgettable evening of unity, inspiration, and celebration. This year’s event brought together remarkable individuals from the UK, Türkiye, and beyond to recognise their outstanding contributions to their communities and fields.

The evening began with a warm guest reception where attendees mingled and enjoyed the ambiance of this special night. As guests took their seats, starters were served, and our host, Ceren Ocal, welcomed everyone to the event with an opening speech outlining the structure of the night.

The event continued with a showcase of sponsors and CEFTUS promo videos, highlighting the incredible support that makes our work possible.

An Evening of Entertainment and Inspiration

The first performance of the night was by the talented Serel Yereli, who delighted the audience with a 30-minute set of ten songs, performed alongside the serving of the main course. Following this, Mustafa Akay took to the stage, captivating the audience with his 30-minute performance while guests enjoyed their meal.

Our Director, Ibrahim Dogus, then thanked Mustafa for his performance and delivered a heartfelt speech about the importance of fostering collaboration and understanding.

We were honoured to welcome a series of esteemed speakers, including:

• Feryal Clark MP,  Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government
• Sezgin Tanrıkulu, MP in the Turkish Grand Assembly with the Republican People’s Party
• Mehmet Emin Ekmen, MP in the Turkish Grand Assembly with the Democracy and Progress Party
• Samson Sohail, Sales Director at Cobra Beers

Each speaker shared their insights and perspectives, inspiring all in attendance.

Celebrating Excellence: The Award Ceremony

With desserts served, the highlight of the evening began—the CEFTUS awards ceremony. This year, public voting played a key role in determining the winners. After carefully reviewing the votes and removing duplicates, our jury selected the winners based on their contributions to their respective categories.

We are delighted to honour the following winners for their incredible achievements:

1. Ahmet Erdi Ozturk
2. Rengin Kadın Korosu
3. Olcay Bayır
4. Hayrettin Çağatay Pekyorur
5. Londra TV
6. Ali Osman Halil
7. Hande Yasargil
8. Ali Keskinbıçak
9. Kemal Has
10. Firat Bozyel
11. Mehmet Nezir Korkut
12. Ersin Bedir
13. Kemal Aslan
14. Serkan Aslan
15. İbrahim Uzun
16. Metin Aksoy
17. Sevim Aslan
18. Saniye Unal
19. Alp Ceylan
20. Haydar Ulus
21. Ozan Aşkın
22. Lutfur Rahman
23. Dr. Esin Türkbeyler
24. Feryal Clark MP

Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional achievements and contributions.

Closing Remarks

The evening ended on a high note as Ibrahim Dogus returned to the stage to thank everyone for their support and participation. He reminded us that the success of CEFTUS lies in the strength of its community and the unwavering commitment of those who believe in its mission.

We want to thank everyone who made this event possible – from our sponsors to our performers, speakers, and guests. Your presence made this celebration unforgettable.

The 13th Annual CEFTUS Gala was a night of unity, inspiration, and recognition – a reflection of the values we hold dear. Let us carry this spirit forward as we continue to build bridges, foster understanding, and celebrate the power of community.

Here’s to another year of collaboration, progress, and shared success. We look forward to welcoming you to our next event.