The Black British Business Awards are British awards that celebrates the achievements and performance of Black people in British businesses. The awards were designed to highlight the contributions Black people have made to the British economy and to combat stereotypes.
History 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.
Inaugural ceremony The inaugural ceremony took place in 2014. 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.
The winners of the awards are selected by an independent panel of judges consisting of senior executives from various sectors.
Leadership 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.
List of ceremonies
2014 Category LeaderRising starResultReferenceFinancial Services Trevor WilliamsLorraine Wrighthttps://www.vercida.com/uk/articles/first-black-british-business-awardsFast-Moving Consumer GoodsWilfred Emmanuel JonesTimi DorguInfrastructure and ManufacturingDavid WabosoJim Lenga-KromaMedia and the ArtsDarcus BeeseJoanna AbeyieProfessional Services Tom ShropshireChike EduputaScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Maggie Aderin-PocockAnne-Marie ImafidonEntrepreneur of the Year Piers LinneyPhilip PokuBlack British Business Person of the YearMargaret Casely-HayfordVince Cable See also
Melanie Eusebe
References