We are delighted to announce the nominees for the 2026 Charles Parker Prize:
All nominees have been invited to attend Charles Parker Day on 8 May, where the winners will be announced. We look forward to bringing everyone together to celebrate the breadth of talent represented this year.
After Confession - Sarah Frosh (In The Dark Radio)
Behind Closed Doors - Ruby Bridges Spackman (University of West London)
Flight Risk - Chloe Sackur (City St George's, University of London)
Justice For Harry Stanley - Tara Darby (In The Dark Radio)
Minor Swing - Willem Fisk-Nicholson (University of Sunderland)
No words, just love - Kseniia Yakutina (University of West London)
Proud - Kyra Edwards (Birmingham City University)
10s Across the Board - Naomi Senior (Goldsmiths University)
The Joy of Guyana - Robert Sookhan (In The Dark Radio)
Unzipping a Community - Luned Roberts (University of Manchester)