UK’s National Diversity Awards Now Open For Nominations

The National Diversity Awards, organised by the UK’s diversity and inclusion champion Paul Sesay, are now open for nominations. 

The awards highlight role models and community organisations across the UK for their selfless devotion to equality, diversity and inclusion. A record-breaking 75,000 people nominated last year alone and with the ever-increasing need for cohesion between communities from all walks of life, The National Diversity Awards is sure to deliver it’s grandest celebration of diversity.

The iconic awards have attracted a growing list of endorsements from celebrities who are actively supporting the diversity agenda including Sir Lenny Henry, Stephen Fry and Katie Piper.

CELEBRATING UNSUNG HEROES

“I am so pleased these awards create and celebrate a new generation of positive role models. As a campaigner myself, I will love reading about the excellent achievements of grass-root communities which tackle the issues in today’s society with sheer dedication,” stated Katie Piper. “I can’t wait to honour these charities, role models and community heroes who will have shown outstanding commitment to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion.”

The National Diversity Awards are continuing to have a “positive impact across the whole of the UK”, added Stephen Fry. “The awards have grown, and with it, so has the vast array of unsung diversity heroes being recognised nationwide.  It is crucial that we challenge discrimination head on, and the NDAs unite those that dedicate their lives to the cause. Long may this continue.”

AWARD CATEGORIES

This year’s award categories include:

• Positive Role Model (Split into age, disability, gender, LGBTQ+, race/ religion/ faith) –rand ecognises a person who works tirelessly to inspire others and promote change.
• Community Organisation (Split into age, disability, gender, LGBTQ+, race/ religion/ faith, and multi-strand) – showcases groups, charities and voluntary organisations who are making a difference to diverse communities.
• Lifetime Achiever – celebrates an individual who has devoted a major part of their life to enhancing the practice of equality and diversity.
• Celebrity of the Year – awarded to a renowned figure who uses their platform to bring light to specific issues, influencing change across the UK.
• Entrepreneur of Excellence – gifted to an entrepreneur who has created a viable business showcasing innovation.
• Diverse Company – applauds a large organisation that has shown great strides in incorporating diversity and inclusion across their business.

The National Diversity Awards will be held on 15 September at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. The deadline for nominations is 12 May 2023. To nominate, please click here.

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