The finalists of the 2024 Black British Business Awards have been announced ahead of the gala in October.

Thirty-six finalists from companies including Amazon, Apple, Ralph Lauren, EY, L’Oreal and Burberry will compete across six industry categories to be recognised by the awards, now in their 11th year.

The theme of the event is #NEXT, which intends to acknowledge a new wave of talent – recognising rising stars poised to become the next generation of industry leaders and honouring those who paved their way.