Endorsements

Year after year the Black British Business Awards shine a light on talented Black British individuals who are excelling within their fields and making a positive contribution to our economy.

The awards highlight the need for more businesses to take action to improve diversity and inclusion within their workplaces – especially at senior level, where not enough progress is being made. I would like to offer my congratulations to the winners of the Black British Business Awards – your success is a great example for all Londoners.

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

It gives me great pleasure to convey my warmest congratulations to all the nominees and winners of this year’s Black British Business Awards, which celebrate and recognise the fantastic contribution of Black business people across the United Kingdom.

It is vital we recognise and reward the often unsung contributions of exceptional black business professionals, entrepreneurs and role models. Thank you to Melanie Eusebe MBE and Sophie Chandauka MBE for creating these awards which span so many sectors and walks of life.

The Government remains committed to creating socially stronger, more confident and integrated communities, and I support the work that the Black British Business Awards does in helping to create such societies.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees on the night. You should be incredibly proud of your achievements and I hope you and all those attending have a wonderful celebration.

All the nominees should be incredibly proud of their achievements and I wish them all the best with their future endeavours.

The Rt Hon Boris Johnson, Former Prime Minister

Please pass on my warmest congratulations to all those shortlisted for this year’s awards. They are all helping to build a diverse, dynamic workforce that will help our economy grow.

All the nominees should be incredibly proud of their achievements and I wish them all the best with their future endeavours.

The Rt Hon Theresa May MP, Former Prime Minister

I’m delighted to back the inaugural Black British Business Awards that will celebrate and recognise the fantastic contribution of Black business people in the UK. From financial services and technology to retail and manufacturing the list of extraordinary talent in Britain’s African-Caribbean community goes on and on.

And while established businessmen and women will be rightly awarded for their outstanding achievements, it seems they’re also acting as great role models too with more and more new Black entrepreneurs coming to the fore.

The business skills and entrepreneurial spirit of Britain’s African-Caribbean community gives me great confidence for the future as I know they will play a key role in securing Britain’s economic recovery.

David Cameron, Former Prime Minister