Honorary Lifetime Achievement
to be announced on the night
Charity of the Year Award
An organisation that not necessarily have raised the most money but who have gone above and beyond in an imaginative way to raise money or acquire goods to assist others in a charitable way. The effort that has been put into their fundraising sets them apart from their counterparts.
- Azaylia Foundation
- Birmingham Black Lawyers
- Birmingham Says No
- Deaf-initely Women
- Young at Heart
Community Unsung Hero
We are looking for a man who puts others before his own needs by going the extra mile to selflessly help others. We would like nominations for a person who has stepped in to help time and time again on their own initiative and is modest in their approach.
- Alvin Brandy
- Emmanuel Adeseko
- Sabah Ahmedi
- Sebastian Clough
- Steven Oram
Community Unsung She-ro
We are looking for a woman who puts others before her own needs by going the extra mile to selflessly help others. We would like nominations for a woman who has stepped in to help time and time again on their own initiative and is modest in their approach.
- Ameena Muflihi
- Janet Douglas
- Lorna Phillip
- Rupinder Sandhu
- Sadie Jones
Employee of the Year (New)
This is a professional who demonstrates excellence in what they do. A person who goes above and beyond for the company they work for and helps others along the way. Somebody who has made a significant impact in the company and wider community.
- Baljinder Singh Atwal – West Midlands Police
- Marika Beckford – Microsoft
- Nav Ahmed – Arden University
- Nicole Riley – Birmingham City University
- Sharniya Ferdinand – NatWest Group
Entrepreneur of the Year
This is an individual who is driven by his/her desire to succeed. Those individuals who have built something truly remarkable and have stopped at nothing to achieve their ambitions. Someone who has been determined to turn their passion into a business and have made it profitable.
- Anita Champaneri – Delicious PR Ltd
- Derek Rawlins – Mellows Catering Ltd
- Jay Williams – HOODRICHUK
- Jamelia Donaldson – TreasureTress
- Timothy Armoo – Fanbytes
- Monique Salmon – Evercasting By Monique
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion (New)
This organisation has made a significant impact in the D&I space. They have continued to break down barriers and widen participation and access for all. They welcome diversity and continuously advocate for equality and inclusion in all they do.
- Birmingham City University
- Black Leaders
- Everyday Racism
- Pamela Aculey
- Marcell Edwards
Health & Wellbeing Champion (New)
This award is for an organisation or an individual who has demonstrated excellence in working with a specific community of identity e.g. ethnic, LGBT or disabled communities, or communities of experience, e.g. homeless, carers, veterans to reduce health inequalities, using evidence, collaboration and engagement to support real change in people’s lives.
- Daniel Wilsher
- Eleanor Hoath
- Dr. Emeka Okorocha
- Mikey Spice
- RESET Mental Health
Lifetime Achievement Award
The lifetime achievement award recognises an individual’s outstanding continuous contribution that has a lasting impact on others. This individual displays an exceptionally positive impact on the life of others time and time again.
- Hector Pinkney
- Joe Aldred
- Dr Martin Glynn
- Sylwia Juranek
- Vanley Burke
Mentor of the Year
This award is for someone who has a willingness to share skills, knowledge, and expertise in a chosen field. Someone who is willing to teach what he/she knows and really helps the mentee wherever they are in their professional development. Somebody who remembers what it was like just starting out in their careers and is passionate about developing the next generation of professionals in the region.
- Barrington Watt
- Bola Sol
- Herman Stewart
- Marlon Walters
- Jason Hadden
Most Influential Business Person of the Year
This award is for someone who has and continues to establish themselves in business. They need to be a person that not only has a successful business but also helps and inspires others around them. They must be able to demonstrate their authority in their field and have the gravitas to be noticed and respected by others.
- Andy Wilkinson – OWB Creative Communications
- Ben Amanna – BOXRAW
- Emily Jayne Roa – Beautiful Bakes By Em
- Kameese Davis – Nylah’s Naturals
- Waheed Mohammed – Aesthetic Health and Fitness Club
Most Inspirational Person of the Year Award
An individual that inspires others to excel beyond their limiting beliefs. Someone that puts others to the forefront to help them believe, achieve, attain and retain the life they have always hoped for. This inspiring person uses their unique story to help others.
- Ashley John-Baptiste
- Avril Grant
- Byron Walker
- Iain Ward
- Sarah Louise Rose
- Sayce Holmes-Lewis
Networker of the Year Award
This category is for a serial networker who: constantly connects people to the right businesses, successfully refers people in businesses for mutual benefits. Consistently networks in a myriad of groups and supports fellow business networkers, gives business networking mentoring support.
- Yiannis Maos
- Eloise Idoine
- Angela Rose
- Debbie Assinder
Outstanding Business of the Year Award
This award is for those businesses that are in a class of their own! They tick all the boxes for their clients and customers and provide not only a top quality service or product but recognise that customer service is crucial as well. This business will be a successful business in their own right regardless of how long they have been in business.
- Genflow
- ISA Support Services Ltd
- Moore Education
- The Leon Group
- Voilo
- 4Corners Property
Role Model of the Year Award
This category is open to any person either employed, self-employed or volunteer who has exceeded expectations of their role and who stands out for making a positive contribution to society and the people around them. The individual will be outstanding in their efforts to deliver good ethics and values.
- Daina Anderson Mpunzi
- Fidel Thompson
- Keisha Adair Swaby
- Marissa Jacquet
- Nadine White
Social Campaigner of the Year
We are looking for a person who is passionate about equality and uses their platform and voice to bring about social change. Somebody who feels strongly about a cause and selflessly works towards fighting for equality.
- Anna Whitehouse
- Calum McFabulous (McDermott)
- Kwajo Tweneboa
- Shereen Daniels
- Richie Brave
Honorary Awards and Sponsors
Outstanding Achievement Award
to be announced on the night
Honorary Award
to be announced on the night