Category: National Diversity Awards

Film-maker, actor and author Jake, is a trans man whose work has had a huge impact on raising awareness about trans issues. His acclaimed film ‘Brace’, which has achieved great success on the film festival circuit globally, is also used in an educational capacity in hospitals. Over the years he has campaigned for LGBT rights… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Jake Graf

Founded in 1999, Contracts IT has been supporting the corporate and the public sector with technology workforce solutions across the IT talent spectrum. From inception, the company has nurtured a strong identity of appreciating and celebrating difference. They fully support and promote the recruitment of people from under-represented groups protected under the Equality Act 2010.… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Contracts IT

Director of Mitie, the Technical Facilities Management company, Gary started his career as a 16-year-old Technical Apprentice and didn’t come out until six years ago, when staff gave him the confidence to become a role model for others who might think their progression will suffer because of who they are. He is greatly appreciated by… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Gary Zetter

Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. They were set up 40 years ago and have grown to become the oldest and largest victims’ organisation in the world, taking pride in being a diverse organisation enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Their services… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Victim Support

Indy has made a significant positive impact around race/faith topics and understanding in the corporate space, charitable sector and through wider community engagement. He is the leader of a Diversity & Inclusiveness interfaith network for one of the ‘Big 4’ global professional services firm (EY). His leadership and direction has resulted in the EY Sikh… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Indy Hothi

Dr Neville Brown has worked tirelessly throughout his career in making the lives of children with dyslexia not only manageable, but giving them the confidence to thrive in the world beyond education once leaving his groundbreaking school. The 80-year-old is one of Britain’s most significant figures within his area of expertise – the research and… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Dr Neville Brown

Public Sector worker Megan has been an exemplary role model within the National Probation Service, moving from Probation Officer to Equalities Manager in the Midlands division, where she is now responsible for strategic design and delivery of equality and inclusion for service users and employees. Since choosing to live visibly as a transgender woman three… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Megan Key

Byron is the founder of The BLC Group, a business consultant/mentor and an award winning entrepreneur. The BLC Group is the umbrella company for a number businesses Byron owns, runs or has a financial interest. The businesses include Property Related Services, Construction Recruitment, Chef Recruitment, Corporate and Personal Branding, Image Consultancy, Employability Skills, National Chauffeur… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Byron Cole

Chair of Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People, Simon is at the forefront in fighting hate crime against disabled people. Hate crime is recognised across the spectrum – amongst disabled people, the CPS, the Police, local authorities and others, as a viscous tendency that needs to be stopped. On a daily basis, we hear of disabled… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Simon Green

Founder and co-director of the innovative social enterprise Your Future, Your Ambition, Tunji Akintokun inspires children and young adults from ethnically diverse backgrounds into studying STEM related subjects and pursuing careers in STEM-based industries, touching over 3000 school children and students since 2012. Growing up an orphan in the East End of London, it wasn’t… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Tunji Akintokun