Nominations have opened for this year’s Black British Business Awards to celebrate and honour the achievements of Black professionals and entrepreneurs around Britain.
Since their inception in 2014, the awards have campaigned for racial equity in industry and the equitable representation and inclusion of Black people in senior ranks and decision-making positions.
Now in their 11th year, the awards will seek to recognise senior leaders and rising stars across six categories: Arts and Media; Consumer and Luxury; Entrepreneur; Financial Services; Professional Services; and Stem.
In particular, this year’s event will focus on the theme of #NEXT, seeking to celebrate people new to the workforce who could become tomorrow’s industry leaders, as well as those who have paved the way for the next generation.
Sophie Chandauka MBE, chair and executive founder of the awards and chair of Nandi Life Sciences, said: “As we mark a new decade of the Black British Business Awards, there are headwinds on both sides of the Atlantic with vitriolic debate about the merits and demerits of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
“It is true: some initiatives work and some don’t. I am proud to lead a team whose awards, culture, talent and inclusive leadership programmes are of such quality and impact that every key awards sponsor has returned and increased their commitment in 2024. We look forward to rewarding and recognising nominees for the class of 2024 and continuing to invest in their success.”
