Diversity Champion Award
The Trustees of equality charity Diversity UK recognise individuals driving progress on race equality in the UK with the Diversity Champion Award. Criteria for selection for this award include equality, diversity & inclusion (ED&I) activity, for example:
- initiating and running campaigns on race equality;
- connecting campaigners and activists to funding to run campaigns;
- encouraging global cooperation;
- funding campaigns or for outstanding fundraising activities for projects;
- guiding, mentoring, coaching and supporting the next generation;
- undertaking research that provides pivotal insights on race diversity;
- visionary leadership of an NGO, CIC, charity, or not-for-profit dedicated to race equality;
- courage, determination and resilience in campaigning against institutional racism
- outstanding efforts and persistence in challenging systemic bias
- building bridges, developing pathways and devising ways to improve community cohesion
* Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of criteria.
Diversity Champion Award Winners
Year | Recipient |
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2019 | Tom Ilube CBE |
2019 | Dilip Joshi MBE |
2022 | Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE DL |
2022 | Jaspreet Kaur |
2023 | Chris Jackson |
2023 | Professor Marcia Wilson |
2024 | Lord Jitesh Gadhia |