The Black British Business Awards are British awards that celebrates the achievements and performance of Black people in British businesses.[1][2] The awards were designed to highlight the contributions Black people have made to the British economy and to combat stereotypes.[3][4][2]
| Black British Business Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: Black British Business Awards 2024 | |
| Awarded for | Outstanding achievements and performance of Black people in British business |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | Melanie Eusebe and Sophie Chandauka |
| Hosted by | Melanie Eusebe |
| First awarded | January 11, 2014 |
| Last awarded | 2023 |
| Website | thebbbawards |
History
editThe awards were founded by Melanie Eusebe who serves as its chair and Sophie Chandauka to promote understanding of the economic contributions and potential of the Black community in the workforce, boardrooms, and customer segments. The founders started the awards to showcase the contributions made to the British economy by Black people.[1][2]
Inaugural ceremony
editThe inaugural ceremony took place in 2014.[2] The awards are divided into several categories, including Arts and Media, Consumer and Luxury, Entrepreneur, Financial Services, Professional Services, and Black British Businessperson of the Year.[5][6][7][2]
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The winners of the awards are selected by an independent panel of judges consisting of senior executives from various sectors.[1][9][2][10]
Leadership
editThe current leadership of the Black British Business Awards includes Melanie Eusebe and Sophie Chandauka, who are the co-founders and chairs of the organization.[1][11]
List of ceremonies
edit2014
edit| Category | Leader | Rising star | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Trevor Williams | Lorraine Wright | Won | [8] |
| Fast-Moving Consumer Goods | Wilfred Emmanuel Jones | Timi Dorgu | Won | [8] |
| Infrastructure and Manufacturing | David Waboso | Jim Lenga-Kroma | Won | [8] |
| Media and the Arts | Darcus Beese | Joanna Abeyie | Won | [8] |
| Professional Services | Tom Shropshire | Chike Eduputa | Won | [8] |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics | Maggie Aderin-Pocock | Anne-Marie Imafidon | Won | [8] |
| Entrepreneur of the Year | Piers Linney | Philip Poku | Won | [8] |
| Black British Business Person of the Year | Margaret Casely-Hayford | Vince Cable | Won | [8] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Reporters, Telegraph (2024-07-11). "Black British Business Awards announce 2024 finalists". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ a b c d e f Agrawal, Ankita (2023-03-08). "Black British Business Awards celebrates 10th anniversary". SME Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (2024-07-14). "Black British Business Awards: Yinka Baruwa Gets Prestigious Recognition". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Kanengoni, Jonathan (2023-10-17). "Winners of Black British Business Awards 2023 announced". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ "Stevenage scientist shortlisted for Black British Business Award". The Comet. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Pearson, Holly (2021-07-28). "Taponeswa Mavunga, Director of Africa at Sony Music UK, shortlisted at the Black British Business Awards". Sony Music UK. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Russell, Josh (2015-10-21). "Gary Elden wins Black British Business Person of the Year". Elite Business Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i https://www.vercida.com/uk/articles/first-black-british-business-awards
- ^ Reporters, Telegraph (2024-04-09). "'Work hard, but find downtime – for the sake of your sanity'". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Reporters, Telegraph (2024-02-06). "Nominations open for 2024's Black British Business Awards". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
- ^ "Nominations open for 2022 Black British Business Awards". The Phoenix Newspaper. 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2024-07-20.