In celebration of the ‘commercial contribution’ of Black talent to the UK economy, the Black British Business Awards 2021 is open and they are looking to spotlight these ‘outstanding achievements’.
Since 2014, the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards) 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 – and it is vital the conversation continues.
The free-to-enter BBBAwards is pushing for diversity to remain at the ‘forefront of business and debate’.
The six categories open for nomination for both rising stars [those 35 and under] 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).
Melanie Eusebe, BBBAwards Co-founder said: “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.
“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.”
Sophie Chandauka, BBBAwards Co-founder said: “Reward and recognition is critical to retention of the best and brightest. 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.”
Deadline for applying is 29th March 2021.
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