National Diversity Awards 2023

 

National Diversity Awards
Black History Month 2023 Event
 
Break the Glass Ceiling – Learn from the UK’s most Trailblazing
Black Women
 
Inclusive Companies and Auto Trader UK will commemorate the official BHM theme of ‘Celebrating our sisters’ with an all-female powerhouse panel including some of the UK’s most trailblazing black women. We are delighted to invite you to this special occasion. 
 
Date: Wednesday 18th October
Location: HOME Theatre, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, M15 4FN
Time: 10.30 - 14.30
 
Artist, poet and writer Zita Holbourne will be opening the event with a special spoken word performance, and an array of influential keynote speakers will cover vital themes, break down barriers, and explore breaking the glass ceiling in business today, as we celebrate, recognise and value the contributions of Black women. Speakers include:
 
Zita Holbourne
Multidisciplinary artist, poet, writer, community activist, trade union leader and human rights campaigner 
 
Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE DL
Business Leader, Game Changer, Campaigner, Founder of Win Trade Global Women
 
Andreena Leeanne
Black Lesbian Lived Experience Speaker, Wellbeing Workshop Facilitator, Charity Trustee, Author & Poet
 
Yvette Hopkins
Senior Executive Leader, Board Chair, Director & Advisor (Space, Women Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Construction, Poverty Alleviation & Math Research), Keynote Speaker, Veteran, GlobalScot
 
Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE
Award winning serial social entrepreneur, green tech innovator, STEM ambassador and board member of the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership
 
Paul Sesay
Change Agent, Entrepreneur, EDI Leader, and Founder of Inclusive Companies, The National Diversity Awards, The Inclusive Awards, Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers & Diversity Power List
 
Simon Hosannah
Client Development Director, Auto Trader (Event Host)
 
In addition to this, fantastic networking opportunities will be available and of course plenty of time to meet likeminded people and get to know each other. Networking creates lasting change, encourages communication, beneficial exchanges, and knowledge sharing, and we look forward to uniting with people from all walks of life to create powerful connections and bring about lasting change. With a delicious menu of ‘food from around the world’ and drinks being served following the event, we can’t wait to welcome you all. 
 
This event is FREE to attend but registration is essential. 
 
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Exclusive Announcement: Nominations for The National Diversity Awards Open 11th March 2024!
 
Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral
 
We are super excited to announce that nominations for the 2024 ceremony will open on 11th March. 
 
Get your thinking caps on as we are expecting an influx of nominations from across the nation showcasing the UK’s unsung diversity role models and community organisations. 
 
After celebrating our 12th anniversary, it is crucial that The National Diversity Awards continue to recognise the brave, selfless, and life changing work being carried out to unite our society. 
 
If you know a friend, colleague, local champion or charity that deserves recognition then make sure to save the date and be ready to nominate on 11th March 2023!
 
Nominations will open at 
 
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Diversity Award Winners Spotlighted Nationwide
 
Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral
 
It’s been 3 weeks since the spectacular celebrations of The National Diversity Awards 2023 took place, and we are thrilled to see our awards winners and nominees spotlighted across media outlets nationwide. 
 
Check out the following coverage: 
 
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHAMPIONS CONSCIOUS YOUTH CELEBRATE SUCCESS AT NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS 2023
 
YETUNDE ADESHILE WINS NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARD
 
DOPE BLACK WOMEN CIC HONOURED AT UK’S LARGEST DIVERSITY AWARDS
 
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Inclusive Companies Webinars
 
10th October
Menopause at Work 
 
In honour of Menopause Awareness Month, Inclusive Companies are thrilled to be partnering with Paula Briggs, Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health based at Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a Menopause awareness session. Menopause can be devastating for some women. It often occurs at a time in life when they are juggling lots of challenging roles – elderly parents with failing health, teen/adult children worries, possibly caring for grandchildren as well as doing their own job. However, perceptions around the menopause are starting to change and leading employers are taking action now. Whether you’re starting from scratch or have already begun the journey, this practical session will cover a range of topics.
 
 
26th October
Respect & Tolerance - How to Tackle Islamophobia in the Workplace
 
With Islamophobia Awareness Month approaching in November, Inclusive Companies are excited to be partnering with Dr Zaheer Ahmed MBE for an information-packed session on Respect & Tolerance – How to tackle Islamophobia in the workplace, to equip attendees with ways in which we can face and overcome these issues within our own organisations.This webinar will discuss the prevalence and destructive nature of Islamophobia, and go on to discuss what you can do in your organisations to break down barriers to inclusion and belonging, and equip you with best practise going forward. Throughout the webinar you will hear why not only discussions around Islamophobia are so crucial to development of diversity and inclusion, but openness to interfaith dialogue.
 
 
Katie Piper applauds UK’s largest diversity awards
 
Katie Piper
 
Television Presenter, Author & Charity Campaigner
 
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It’s fantastic that more positive role models are being giving the recognition they deserve. I am fortunate enough to meet very inspirational people on a daily basis through my work – these people are out there they just need a big enough platform, I believe what the National Diversity awards are doing can only be positive and inspire us all to be the best version of us that we can be.
 
 
VIDEO: Proud To Be Diverse
 
Proud To Be Diverse
 
The National Diversity Awards were delighted to collaborate with Burnley College Media Students to bring a thought-provoking, inspiring and powerful video to present to guests at the ceremony.
 
The video, showing highlights from previous ceremonies, also encompasses a diverse range of students who all express their reasons for being #ProudToBeDiverse
 
 
 
 
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