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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.

07/10/2025

We’re back with another episode from in collaboration with How I Crushed It! 🔥

This week, Tunde sits down with our 2019 Image Award winner, - the trailblazing author of 23 novels and one of the UK’s most celebrated Black British writers.

Dorothy opens up about her incredible journey, from writing her first story at just 13, to turning her novels into TV dramas, and using her platform to champion Black writers and stories across the publishing industry.

During the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, Dorothy was a powerful voice calling for real change and representation in publishing, and continues to use her influence to others.

She also shares the unforgettable moment she discovered she’d won the BBBAwards Image Award!

Catch the full episode here via the links in our Instagram Highlights.

And you can watch the full episode on YouTube!

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06/10/2025

What drives you to keep pushing forward in your field?

At the 12th annual Black British Business Awards Judging Day, presenter asked our 2025 finalists this impactful question, and their answers will leave you inspired.

🎥 In this video, hear from:
– Arts & Media, Rising Star

– Entrepreneur, Senior Leader

Jamie Wallace / – Arts & Media, Senior Leader

Jennifer Dominic – STEM, Rising Star

Tara .I. Gbolade – STEM, Senior Leader

View the full 2025 Finalist list: https://lnkd.in/efZzfp-B

03/10/2025

For the 12th Black British Business Awards, our 2025 theme is Elevate, a celebration of progress, ambition, and the power of Black professionals and entrepreneurs breaking barriers and redefining excellence.

At this year’s Judging Day, presenter asked our finalists what Elevate means to them. Their answers beautifully capture the spirit of this year’s theme.

🎥 In this video, hear from:
Kevin Ampeh - STEM, Rising Star
- STEM, Senior Leader
- Consumer and Luxury, Rising Star
Joey Antwi K**i- K**i - Entrepreneur, Senior Leader
Lulu Isdory - Professional Services, Rising Star
- Arts and Media, Rising Star

View the full 2025 Finalist list: https://lnkd.in/efZzfp-B

09/05/2025

What advice has stuck with you through the years?

We’re inspired by the words of MBE, our 2024 Senior Leader winner in the Arts & Media category – sponsored last year by Wellington Management.

Her speech reminds us to stand tall and demand what we deserve, even when it’s hard.

It’s no secret that the journey for Black professionals can be tough, but we keep pushing forward because we elevate in these times. It’s about resilience, strength, and the power to rise above the obstacles in front of us.

Tell us in the comments what quote has made an impact on you? 👇🏽

We’re so excited to be back for 2025 to another amazing generation of Black British Business Leaders. A huge thank you to for their support as our Awards Key Partner in enabling us to continue amplifying incredible Black talent in business.

30/04/2025

We are unapologetic in our mission to invest in, empower, and Black excellence across every sector. 👏🏾

Today, we’re proud to spotlight 5 incredible Black-owned businesses led by our 2024 Black British Business Awards winners and finalists. From hospitality to fashion, these founders represent more than entrepreneurial talent; they embody what it means to build with purpose, innovation, and community at their core.

A major shout-out to:
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Why it matters: According to the British Business Bank, just 0.24% of venture capital in the UK went to Black entrepreneurs between 2009 and 2019. That’s why recognising and supporting Black-owned businesses isn’t just good practice - it’s essential to achieving racial equity and economic justice.

Let’s continue to support, amplify and buy Black - not just during Black History Month, but every day. Please tag a Black-owned business you’ll be supporting in the comments. Let’s spread the love. 👇🏾

19/03/2025

✨ Deadline extension ✨

Need a little extra time to send in your nominations for the 12th Black British Business Awards?

We’ve got you covered. We’re pleased to be extending the deadline to 26th March - giving you a some extra time to nominate yourself, or Black leaders and entrepreneurs in your network for this year’s Awards.

Send in your nominations here and let’s the next generation of amazing Black talent via the link in our bio.

12/03/2025

One week to go! ✨

This is your reminder that nominations for the 2025 Black British Business Awards close on Wednesday 19 March.

These annual Awards celebrate Black British Business leaders and entrepreneurs in the UK and their fantastic career achievements.

The theme for 2025 is .

We’re committing to driving and using our platform to the next generation of exceptional business leaders.

Is that business leader you?

Or do you know someone in your network who deserves to be amplified and celebrated for their success.

Here’s how you can nominate:

1. Self-nominate
Are you a Black British professional or entrepreneur who deserves to be celebrated? You can nominate yourself as a Rising Star or a Senior Leader across our award categories.

2. Nominate someone else
Perhaps someone in your network, your colleague or mentor is an incredible Black British business leader. Nominate them so we can spotlight their achievements.

3. Submit a referral
Anyone can submit a referral online. Referred candidates are then notified they have been referred and will be contacted by the BBBAwards team to submit a nomination.

Send in all nominations via the link in our bio.

Good luck!

We are thankful to have the support of who are our Key Partner for the 12th Black British Business Awards. Thank you JP Morgan, for helping us to amplify and a new, amazing cohort of Black British leaders.

04/11/2024

... some wise words from one of our winners!

This year’s 2024 STEM Rising Star Tolu Falade, Production Team Leader, bp employs agile methods of working to deliver successful business outcomes.

As leader of BP’s UK ethnicity BRG the Positively Ethnic Network (PEN), Tolu has spearheaded the network’s transformation and engaged BP’s C-suite leadership, growing the community by over 70% within a year. The BRG’s success is testament to his ability to bring together diverse teams and support them to function effectively. Tolu is passionate about the transformative power of technology to enable a more inclusive workforce, and his actions show it.

Read what Tolu has to say about his win this year in the carousel below!

A big thank you to .stanley for sponsoring this year’s STEM category.

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17/10/2024

We’re so proud and are feeling so inspired as we reflect on last week’s 11th Black British Business Awards and the winners who took home a BBBAwards trophy for their exceptional contributions to their industry and the community.

A big shout out to our Winners as pictured in our ‘2024 class photo!’
Arts & Media Rising Star - Jimi Adesanya
Arts & Media Senior Leader - Laura Henry-Allain MBE, Allain Creatives
Consumer & Luxury Rising Star - Leon Francis,
Consumer & Luxury Senior Leader - Geoffrey Williams,
Entrepreneur Rising Star - Mike Williams,
Entrepreneur Senior Leader - Mark Dalgety,
Financial Services Rising Star - Khalia Ismain,
Financial Services Senior Leader - Ize Idemudia, .stanley
Professional Services Rising Star - Yeshua Carter,
Professional Services Senior Leader - Liza Jordan,
STEM Rising Star - Tolu Falade, bp
STEM Senior Leader - Haddy Davies,
Impact Award - Rob Anarfi,
The Ally Award - Patrick Thomson,
Black British Business Person of the Year - Pamela Maynard,

A huge thank you to our key partner JPMorganChase, our Judging Day sponsor , Finalist Announcement sponsor , Category Sponsors , , Wellington Management, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley Baker Mckenzie, media partner The , business media partner , drinks reception , after party and supporting sponsors MSCI, , and The .

Winners, we have been inspired by your journey, achievements and the legacy that you are building for the generation of Black talent.

To read more about our winners, please visit thebbbawards.com. You can also refer an exceptional Black professional or entrepreneur for the 2025 BBBAwards via the website.

04/10/2024

We are approaching the 11th year of . To get you into the celebratory spirt, let’s meet some of the incredible individuals who will be making the event extra special this year.     First up, returning for the fourth year is our wonderful compère OBE   A ceremony isn’t a ceremony without a Voice of God. The on the night vocals will be performed by . You might not see him but you’ll definitely hear him.   Last but not least bringing the evening to a close we have the incredible Kash Jones and Pharaoh G the DJ’s for our After Party event sponsored by We couldn’t think of a better way to finish off the celebrations for the decade of spotlighting incredible Black professional and entrepreneurs.    We are so excited for next week and we hope you are too. If you need a quick refresh of 2024 BBBAwards Finalist co-hort, head to the website via the link in our bio.    

01/10/2024

📣 – Deloitte is the 2024 After Party Sponsor!

We’re thrilled to announce that is the Official After Party Sponsor of the 2024 Black British Business Awards! ✨💃🏾🕺🏽

For over a decade, have celebrated the outstanding achievements of Black British talent across sectors—and this year, we continue to take it to the level! We are proud to have Deloitte as a sponsor - a professional services firm with a difference, an organisation who is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diversity is valued, everyone can thrive and believe that recognising and celebrating the significant contributions of Black professionals is not only inspiring but essential for building a more equitable and representative workplace and society.

We look forward to joining you in October to celebrate the leader’s redefining success and reclaiming their narratives shining a bright light on their stories, achievements, and lives.

18/04/2024

in the news....Ken and Mary Okoroafor.

This year has gone off with a bang for our 2023 BBBAwards Entrepreneur Senior Leader Winners. It feels like yesterday that Ken and Mary were leaving a winning impression on our Judging panel. From regular appearances on mainstream TV to being Sunday Times Bestsellers with their brand new book ‘Financial Joy: banish debt, grow your money and live joyfully in 10 weeks’, we can’t wait to see what the rest of 2024 holds for these two.

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