The Black British Business Awards

The Black British Business Awards Celebrating the exceptional performance and outstanding achievements of Black people in British business.

Empowering and accelerating the progression of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic talent from middle-management into the c-suite and the boardroom. Welcome to the Black British Business Awards – the only premium Awards programme that celebrates exceptional performance and outstanding achievements of black people in British business. These Awards were launched to recognise the contribution of black p

eople in UK business. Supporting and promoting business excellence, the Black British Business Awards will uncover inspirational role models and ambassadors who represent the very best of business success.

Meet the judges for our Retail & Hospitality category!Being a judge for the Black British Business Awards is a rare oppo...
28/05/2026

Meet the judges for our Retail & Hospitality category!

Being a judge for the Black British Business Awards is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most prestigious platforms celebrating Black talent in business.

It’s a chance to engage with powerful stories of impact, sit alongside senior leaders, and play a meaningful role in recognising those shaping the future of business.

On Judging Day, this panel will come together to review entries, select finalists and ultimately choose the winners, recognising Black professionals and entrepreneurs who are driving impact, leading innovation and truly embodying this year’s theme,  - celebrating those who illuminate pathways for others and create meaningful change.

We’re proud to have supporting this category.

We’re pleased to welcome our Retail & Hospitality 2026 Judges:

-Daniel Taylor MBE FRSA, Managing Director, MDC Group Online

-Dr Fatima Tresh, EY UKI Inclusiveness Leader (Interim), EY

-Ray’n Terry, Chief People Officer, MOO

- OBE, Founder and CEO, .people and Audeliss Executive Search

Thank you to our judges for their time, expertise and commitment to this process.

Judging Day will take place in June, where this panel will come together to review this year’s entries.

A huge thank you to who are our Judging Day host and sponsor – thank you for helping us a light on Black talent!

Meet the judges for our Fashion, Beauty and Consumer category!Being a judge for the Black British Business Awards is a r...
27/05/2026

Meet the judges for our Fashion, Beauty and Consumer category!

Being a judge for the Black British Business Awards is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most prestigious platforms celebrating Black talent in business.

It’s a chance to engage with powerful stories of impact, sit alongside senior leaders, and play a meaningful role in recognising those shaping the future of business.

On Judging Day, this panel will come together to review entries, select finalists and ultimately choose the winners, recognising Black professionals and entrepreneurs who are driving impact, leading innovation and truly embodying this year’s theme,  - celebrating those who illuminate pathways for others and create meaningful change.

We’re proud to have supporting this category.

We’re pleased to welcome our Fashion, Beauty and Consumer 2026 Judges:

-Victoria Evans, Partner,

-Kené Umeasiegbu, Group Responsible Sourcing & Circularity Director,

-Emile Vidal Carr Carr, Founding Director & Head of Design,

Thank you to our judges for their time, expertise and commitment to this process.

Judging Day will take place in June, where this panel will come together to review this year’s entries.

A huge thank you to who are our Judging Day host and sponsor – thank you for helping us a light on Black talent!

Meet the judges for our Entrepreneur category!Being a judge for the Black British Business Awards is a rare opportunity ...
26/05/2026

Meet the judges for our Entrepreneur category!

Being a judge for the Black British Business Awards is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most prestigious platforms celebrating Black talent in business.

It’s a chance to engage with powerful stories of impact, sit alongside senior leaders, and play a meaningful role in recognising those shaping the future of business.

On Judging Day, this panel will come together to review entries, select finalists and ultimately choose the winners, recognising Black professionals and entrepreneurs who are driving impact, leading innovation and truly embodying this year’s theme,  - celebrating those who illuminate pathways for others and create meaningful change.

We’re proud to have supporting this category.

We’re pleased to welcome our Entrepreneur 2026 Judges:

-Yasmine Chinwala OBE, Partner, New Financial

-Cecil Peters, Global Head of Supplier Issue Management,

-Justin Firth, Managing Director, .people and Audeliss Executive Search

-Ruth Alade Conteh, Director, Inclusion and Opportunity,

Thank you to our judges for their time, expertise and commitment to this process.

Judging Day will take place in June, where this panel will come together to review this year’s entries.

A huge thank you to who are our Judging Day host and sponsor – thank you for helping us a light on Black talent!

Meet the judges for our Professional Services category!Being a judge for the Black British Business Awards is a rare opp...
21/05/2026

Meet the judges for our Professional Services category!

Being a judge for the Black British Business Awards is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most prestigious platforms celebrating Black talent in business.

It’s a chance to engage with powerful stories of impact, sit alongside senior leaders, and play a meaningful role in recognising those shaping the future of business.

On Judging Day, this panel will come together to review entries, select finalists and ultimately choose the winners, recognising Black professionals and entrepreneurs who are driving impact, leading innovation and truly embodying this year’s theme,   - celebrating those who illuminate pathways for others and create meaningful change.

We’re proud to have .stanley supporting this category.

We’re pleased to welcome our Professional Services 2026 Judges:

-Donna Herdsman CMgr CCMI, Freelance management and DE&I, Consultant

-Mark Endemaño, Managing Director, AlixPartners

-Didier Lambert, CFA, Managing Director and Lead Portfolio Manager, Emerging Market Debt, J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Thank you to our judges for their time, expertise and commitment to this process.

Judging Day will take place in June, where this panel will come together to review this year’s entries.

A huge thank you to who are our Judging Day host and sponsor – thank you for helping us a light on Black talent!

JudgingDay

Meet the judges for our STEM category!Being a judge for the Black British Business Awards is a rare opportunity to go be...
20/05/2026

Meet the judges for our STEM category!

Being a judge for the Black British Business Awards is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most prestigious platforms celebrating Black talent in business.

It’s a chance to engage with powerful stories of impact, sit alongside senior leaders, and play a meaningful role in recognising those shaping the future of business.

On Judging Day, this panel will come together to review entries, select finalists and ultimately choose the winners, recognising Black professionals and entrepreneurs who are driving impact, leading innovation and truly embodying this year’s theme,  - celebrating those who illuminate pathways for others and create meaningful change.

We’re proud to have Baker McKenzie supporting this category.

We’re pleased to welcome our STEM 2026 Judges:

-Paul Drechsler CBE, President Society of Chemical Engineers (SCI®)

-Josephine Harriman, Managing Director, Global Co-Head of the Cyber & Privacy Legal Team and the International Technology & Data Legal Counsel, .stanley

-Dr Roni Savage OBE FREng, Managing Director and CEO, Jomas Associates (Engineering, Environmental, Land Remediation)

-Yindi Gesinde, Partner, Baker McKenzie

Thank you to our judges for their time, expertise and commitment to this process.

Judging Day will take place in June, where this panel will come together to review this year’s entries.

A huge thank you to who are our Judging Day host and sponsor – thank you for helping us a light on Black talent!

Leadership Inclusion

01/05/2026

In our latest episode of , our 2025 BBBAwards Senior Leader, Sekidde, shares powerful insights on the difference between mentorship and sponsorship.

Mentorship guides you.
Sponsorship advocates for you.

As Serufusa puts it, sponsors are the ones who speak your name in rooms you’re not in - opening doors, creating opportunities, and actively championing your growth.

In this episode, he also speaks on:
-The impact of winning a BBBAward and how it’s influenced his career
-Knowing your strengths and leaning into them
-Championing others and lifting as you climb

Watch the full episode via our IG highlights tab.



27/04/2026

Just 3 months until Judging Day!

It is one of the most important moments in the Black British Business Awards calendar, as we come together to decide our 2026 finalists.

As we count down, let’s throw it back to last year’s Awards, where our red-carpet host Remel London spoke with some of our 2025 judges about why they chose to take on this important role. Their answers were powerful and deeply moving — reminding us of the responsibility, pride, and purpose behind judging and championing Black excellence.

Hear from our 2025 judges: , Tanya Ballaram and

22/04/2026

We often talk about diversity and inclusion at work.
But what does it actually look like in practice?

In our latest episode of , we spoke to our 2025 BBBAwards Senior Leader, Sekidde, whose work shows how powerful advocacy can be. From supporting employees observing Ramadan to scaling a global ERG across 20+ countries at GSK, this is what meaningful change looks like.

It’s why he’s been recognised on the .people’s Empower Role Model Lists supported by YouTube - celebrating leaders creating workplaces where people of colour can thrive.

Are you driving similar change?

Head to the link in our bio to find out how you can take part in the Empower Role Model Lists 2026.

Deadline day: Thursday 23 April 2026 (Tomorrow!)

Watch the full podcast episode via the links in our highlights tab.



20/04/2026

Why do platforms like the Black British Business Awards matter?

At our 12th ceremony, red-carpet host caught up with our 2025 winners, finalists, and judges to hear why celebrating Black excellence and creating spaces like this remains so important.

Hear from:

🏆 2025 Winners: Ete Davies, Landé Belo and Ayo Gabriel, CFA

⭐ 2025 Finalists: Seun Toye-Kayode , Tayo Ologbenla , Sarah Flambard and Daouii Abouchere .dao

🧑🏿‍⚖️ 2025 BBBAwards Judges: Tanya Ballaram, ACMA and Daniel Taylor MBE FRSA



17/04/2026

We’re back with another episode from in collaboration with ! 🙌🏿

This time, we’re joined by , STEM Senior Leader winner at the Black British Business Awards 2025!

He shares what the win meant to him, his career journey, leading as an introvert at ViiV Healthcare / GSK, the power of ERGs and balancing life as a musician.

You can listen to the full episode via the link on our highlights tab.

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