ANYONE hoping to nominate for this year’s Advancing Race Equality Awards has less than a month left to do so.
The closing date for putting a name forward for the illustrious competition is November 30, meaning there are now just 25 days left.
Now in their fourth year, the Advancing Race Equality Awards have become a key date on Northern Ireland’s diversity calendar. The 2023 awards attracted over 250 people from a list of charities, schools, the public and private sector, funding organisations as well as dozens of individuals keen to support the North West Migrants Forum’s annual gathering.
This year’s awards will be held in the dazzling surrounds of the Ebrington Hotel where the red carpet will be rolled out on March 6.
Nominations are being accepted across ten categories:
Anti-Racism School of the Year Award
Anti-Racism Teacher of the Year Award
Anti-Racism Art Ambassador of the Year (Primary School)
Anti-Racism Art Ambassador of the Year (Secondary School)
Young Leader
Community Champion of the Year
Advancing Racial Justice and Fairness Award
Anti-Racism Media Award
Anti-Racism Leader of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
While dozens of nominations have already been received, Media and Communications Officer Conor Sharkey said there was always room for more.
“We are delighted with the response so far with people from all sectors being put forward for our awards.
“There is never a bad time though to hear the inspirational stories of people working to make the world a better place for all of us. Often this work is done quietly and without the desire for recognition.
“The truth is though that people do deserve recognition, they deserve to be rewarded for going the extra mile.
“That is one of the reasons we introduced the Advancing Race Equality Awards in the first place – to say thank you. But we also feel that by highlighting the work people are doing, it will encourage others to do the same. From little acorns grow great oaks, as the old saying goes.”
If you know someone who deserves to be nominated for an Advancing Race Equality Award, you can nominate them today at www.nwmf.org.uk/awards/
If you have any questions, feel free to email areawards@nwmf.org.uk or call Conor on 07842445825.