Black British Business Awards

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 forOutstanding achievements and performance of Black people in British business
CountryUnited Kingdom
Presented byMelanie Eusebe and Sophie Chandauka
Hosted byMelanie Eusebe
First awardedJanuary 11, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-01-11)
Last awarded2023
Websitethebbbawards.com

History

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The 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

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The 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]

 
Maggie Aderin-Pocock was the winner of the 2014 category Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at the awards.[8]

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

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The 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

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2014

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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

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Agrawal, Ankita (2023-03-08). "Black British Business Awards celebrates 10th anniversary". SME Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  3. ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (2024-07-14). "Black British Business Awards: Yinka Baruwa Gets Prestigious Recognition". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  4. ^ Kanengoni, Jonathan (2023-10-17). "Winners of Black British Business Awards 2023 announced". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  5. ^ "Stevenage scientist shortlisted for Black British Business Award". The Comet. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Russell, Josh (2015-10-21). "Gary Elden wins Black British Business Person of the Year". Elite Business Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i https://www.vercida.com/uk/articles/first-black-british-business-awards
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Reporters, Telegraph (2024-02-06). "Nominations open for 2024's Black British Business Awards". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  11. ^ "Nominations open for 2022 Black British Business Awards". The Phoenix Newspaper. 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2024-07-20.