The Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards) are now officially open for nominations, confirmed the organisers.
Now in its eighth year, the BBBAwards celebrates the outstanding achievements of Black British professionals and entrepreneurs, identifies role models and mentors across a number of sectors and highlights the community’s commercial contribution to the UK economy. The digital awards ceremony will take place later in the year, in October 2021.
Since 2014, it has been a driving force promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. As the Black Lives Matter movement swept across the globe in 2020, the fight against systemic racial injustice and for equality took centre stage in society. This year, it’s vital the conversation continues, according to the awards cofounders and organisers. By spotlighting Black talent, the BBBAwards help to ensure diversity remains at the forefront of business and debate. From managing partners to master tailors, commercial property entrepreneurs to creative producers, the awards champions talent in all sectors.
CRITICAL REWARD & RECOGNITION
“Amidst the unprecedented challenges we have all faced during the past twelve months, we are delighted to once again open the nominations for the 2021 BBBAwards,” stated Melanie Eusebe, Co-founder of BBBAwards. “Building on last year’s increased public consciousness of racial equality, we are proud and will continue to be the leading organisation platforming Black talent, addressing racial disparity in the workplace and providing companies’ strategic solutions to improve the career experiences and representation of minority ethnic professionals at senior levels.”
“Reward and recognition is critical to retention of the best and brightest,” added Sophie Chandauka, Co-founder of BBBAwards. “The BBBAwards is the most prestigious programme in the UK that shines a light a on the very best of British talent in business from the Black community. We look forward to an avalanche of nominations in this seminal year because this is a community that has remained resilient and focused on contributing to the UK economy in the face of a pandemic, racial unrest and personal pain. This is our time to reward and recognise these unsung heroes.”
AWARD CATEGORIES
The six categories open for nomination for both rising stars and senior leaders include:
- Arts and Media (includes media, design, fashion, performance art, publishing and advertising).
- Consumer and Luxury (includes food, beverage, retail, travel, cosmetics and luxury goods).
- Entrepreneur (business must have been operational for 18+ months prior to 12 April 2021).
- Financial Services (includes banks, brokers, payment services, insurance and finance regulators).
- Professional Services (includes law, accounting management consultancy).
- STEM (includes health, industrial, telecoms, pharmaceuticals, construction, transport and energy).
The BBBAwards sponsors and partners include JP Morgan, Barclays, Cisco, the Executive Leadership Council, Goldman Sachs, Wellington Management, Wells Fargo and the Daily Telegraph. Click here for more information or to nominate.
Recently, the BBBAwards in partnership with JP Morgan released a second edition of their The Middle research, which identified the gross failings of businesses to collectively address and act upon racial disparity in the workplace; and provides actionable frameworks for organisations seeking to urgently address racism in the workplace and advance ethnic minority professionals. Click here to read more.
Check out last year’s BBBAwards winners, in the article below.
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