Nominations are now open for the tenth edition of the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards).
Founded by Sophie Chandauka and Melanie Eusebe, these awards have been celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of Black professionals and entrepreneurs to the UK economy since 2014.
To date, the BBBAwards have showcased hundreds of individuals and organisations who are championing Black excellence in business. The awards, celebrating both rising stars and senior leaders, honours outstanding Black business talent in six industry categories. They include arts and media; consumer and luxury; financial services; start-ups; professional services; and STEM. There are two main categories to nominate:
Nominations for the Rising Star are open to Black entrepreneurs or professionals with exceptional performance in their business, a leader amongst their peers and exceeding expectations as a culture carrier, and one to watch. The nominee should be aged 35 or under on 30 June 2023.
OUTSTANDING TALENT
Nominations for Senior Leader are open to outstanding Black entrepreneur or senior executive who is recognised by industry observers as an expert in their field. A senior manager operating at a strategic level in their business, leading significant populations, projects, budgets and/or product lines. A role model, inspiration and game changer.
The nomination window is open until 17 March 2023. All nominations must be submitted using the online form here. Check out last year’s finalists and winners here.
INTERVIEWS WITH PAST WINNERS & FINALISTS
Here are a few interviews with past finalists and winners.
Now is the time to have those bold and brave racial equity conversations to advance Black professionals in leadership ranks, says Goldman Sachs’ Tobi Rufus. Click here to read more.
Read our interview with Tesco’s Campaigns Director Kené Umeasiegbu on racial equity at work here.
Credit Suisse UK’s Sean Alleyne,explains why it’s vital that business leaders really connect and listen to Black and minority talent to successfully attract and retain them. Click here to read more.
Community activist, business leader and CEO of Chigwell Tours, Salome Ahenkora, shares some of the challenges she faced as a Black entrepreneur in the UK; and why Black-owned businesses need real support to help them thrive.
Managing Director of Weystone Financial’s MD Ash-Lee James, talks about his rise to the top in the financial services sector; and his goal to close the education and equity gaps in the property market for the Black community.
Commonwealth Secretariat’s Adviser on Climate Change & diversity champion Uzoamaka Nwamarah explains why she is encouraging girls and youth from minority backgrounds to pursue STEM careers.
Fair Play Talks to successful businessman Michael Anthony Khouri-Bent about his journey to the top in the UK’s property and residential sector.
Hannah Chukwu, Assistant Editor at Penguin Random House UK and this year’s BBBAwards finalist, about the challenges and opportunities for Black people and minorities in the publishing industry.
Samuel Lawrence, Director of CBRE, about his rise to the top in property and real estate; and how he is changing the narrative for the next generation of Black business leaders
Segun Osuntokun shares why wants UK legal firms to step up and become accountable for providing an inclusive environment and fair access to opportunities for Black professionals.
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