National Diversity Award 2013
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The National Diversity Awards 2012
The National Diversity Awards 2012 in association with Microsoft, the UK’s largest diversity awards ceremony, was a celebration of the outstanding achievements of positive role models, charities and community organisations from across The United Kingdom.
From Lands End to John O’Groats, Britain’s most inspirational people came together at The Midland Hotel, Manchester on September 21st, to honour the rich tapestry of our nation. The evening was phenomenal, rewarding individuals and groups from underrepresented backgrounds that work at the core of our communities to make a more equal, diverse and inclusive society.
The UK have taken such an event to their hearts receiving over 8000 nominations from the public this year, representing the positive aspects of every section of society. 51 nominees and 17 award winners had their various achievements showcased and were recognised for their commitment and dedication to fighting injustice and discrimination on a grass roots level.
The evening was a glittering success featuring stellar performances from LGBT campaigners The L Project, and Unsung MOBO award winner Esco Williams. Soul singer Ruth Brown, best known for her performances on The Voice UK, ended the night on a high with a dazzling rendition of ‘I’m here’.
The Star’s of ‘My Transsexual Summer’ showed their support alongside Paralympic champions Jody Cundy and Claire Harvey who presented the awards for The Lifetime Achiever and Positive Role Model for Disability. Other attendees included CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell and ‘Britain’s Gay Footballers’ Journalist Amal Fashanu.
Hosting the evening was Big Brother presenter, Brian Dowling, who charmed the guests with his quick-witted humour and light hearted jokes.
The concept for the National Diversity Awards arose when The Diversity Group identified an urgent need for more positive role models from diverse backgrounds to be actively promoted, empowering and inspiring the wide breadth of communities within the UK.
The National Diversity Awards 2012 gained support from major organisations including Riverside, PSS, and Mouchel – companies that are all striving to build a more diverse and stable workforce.
All of us here at The Diversity Group are proud to be working on such an incredible event filled with celebration and unity. It has been extraordinary to witness the inspiring stretch of role models that the UK has to offer, and see the unfolding journeys of Britain’s most influential charities that often go unnoticed.
Peter Tatchell receiving the Lifetime Achiever Award
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National Diversity Awards 2012
The Co-Operative Group receiving their award for Diverse Company of the year 2012
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