2026 Sponsors
Celebrating Unity in Society
HSBC UK
HEADLINE SPONSOR OF THE 2026 NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS
“Diverse communities are the backbone of British society. “We are incredibly proud to be the headline sponsor of the National Diversity Awards, helping recognise individuals and groups who are making a positive impact on diversity, equity and inclusion across the UK. We look forward to celebrating the incredible role models and change makers nominated this year."
Ian Stuart, Chief Executive, HSBC UK
Kantar
Sponsor of the Diverse Company Award
“Sponsoring the National Diversity Awards connects Kantar with organisations and individuals who are driving real change in our communities and workplaces. This work has never mattered more. The Awards also give us the chance to shine a light on the people whose passion and commitment often happen behind the scenes. They’re the colleagues, teams and community leaders turning ideas into action and inspiring others to follow. Recognising their impact reminds us what’s possible when we work with brave purpose and heart.”
Airbus
Sponsor of the Entrepreneur of Excellence Award
"Airbus is delighted to be sponsoring the Entrepreneur of Excellence category for the National Diversity Awards this year.
As a global multicultural company, diversity is firmly embedded in the DNA of Airbus. Building on the success of our partnership last year, we continue to sponsor the National Diversity Awards as part of our unshakeable commitment to inclusion - a commitment that feels more vital than ever. The awards provide a platform to celebrate the remarkable work being done by individuals and organisations to create a more inclusive society for all. By supporting the NDAs, we hope to not only reinforce our own dedication to being a recognised leader in this space, but also amplify the voices of those making a truly tangible difference.
The Entrepreneur of Excellence award holds a special significance for Airbus. It provides a unique and powerful opportunity to spotlight individuals who have placed diversity and inclusion at the very heart of their business strategy and operations. These entrepreneurs demonstrate that highly successful business practice can, and should, be aligned with a serious commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
While Airbus is an industry leader in its own right, we recognise our broader social responsibility to the entire business ecosystem we operate within. Supporting inclusion initiatives across this wider landscape is a direct extension of our company’s core values. This includes our corporate responsibility to engage with, and contribute positively to our local and wider communities. We are proud to champion the vision, innovation and commitment to diversity and inclusion demonstrated by all nominees and look forward to celebrating all of the finalists and the recipient of the Entrepreneur of Excellence award this year."
Manchester Airport Group
Sponsor of the Community Organisation Award for Multi-Strand
Further information coming soon