The countdown is on for people to nominate inspiring individuals, ahead of the first ever Black History Month awards here in Leicester.
Nominations for the awards – the first of their kind in Leicester, close at 12am this Friday (October 18) and individuals can be nominated in eight different categories.
They are: Community Award, Business Award, Entrepreneur Award, Working Professional Award, Sports/Media Personality Award, Arts Award, Young Achiever Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.
Winners will be revealed at a special black tie event on November 13, at Leicester’s Winstanley House.
The Black History Month Awards have been organised by Pukaar Group in association with the Royal Air Force.
It is a celebration, which ends Black History Month – an annual event which has taken place in the UK every October since 1987.
They are an opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture.
Picture: Winstanley House
People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries. However, campaigners believe their contribution to society has often been overlooked or distorted.
Black History Month Awards is a platform for the people who deserve to be seen, and the stories which deserve to be heard,” said Romail Gulzar, founder of Pukaar Group.
“They are a chance to bring the community together in a celebration of strength, solidarity and achievement; to remember the struggles of the past, but also celebrate the present and the amazing promise of the future.
“We have a wealth of talent here in Leicester – black individuals and organisations who are all doing brilliant work and really making a difference. If you know someone who deserves to be recognised, please don’t hesitate to nominate.”
To find out more about the event or to make a nomination, visit: https://blackhistorymonthawards.com/
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