Nominate your unsung heroes for the MBCC Awards 2023
The Multicultural Business & Community Champion (MBCC) Awards is making its comeback, returning in December to honour the nation’s unsung heroes once again. Back for 2023, the MBCC Awards brings with it a star-studded line-up of judges and a brand-new category to celebrate the achievements of inspirational young people making an impact in their communities.
Baroness Floella Benjamin
Taking place on 2nd December 2023, the MBCC Awards welcome back headline sponsor Birmingham City Council for the second year running who would be joined by bank giant, Lloyds Bank. Joining the Headline Sponsors are a host of other sponsors including new Emerald Sponsor, Arden University. The evening will crown 13 victors, primarily from marginalised communities who have gone the extra mile, either in the business or their local community.
Nominations are open to all across the country, with organisers on the search to celebrate the wonderful deeds that might otherwise go unnoticed.
This includes an award category that has also been added for the very first time: ‘Rising Star Award’ dedicated to young people who are inspiring future generations across the country.
The 2022 ceremony was a star-studded affair attended by some household names including Sir Trevor McDonald and Baroness Floella Benjamin who both were the recipients of the Honorary Life Time Achievement Award. The Inspirational Honorary Award was posthumously awarded to Jamal Edwards MBE which was collected by his mother Brenda Edwards. The event also welcomed Sir Lenny Henry, Mobo Award Winner, Lemar, Gold Olympic Champion, Dame Denise Lewis OBE, TV Presenter Angellica Bell, Loose Woman, Kelle Bryan and singer/songwriter Jamelia who also sits on the esteemed panel of judges that are headed up by Justice Williams MBE.
Sir Trevor McDonald said: “It was an honour to be presented the Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award. I have told friends and colleagues it was the most amazing audience I have ever been part of. Truly wonderful. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.”
The MBCC Awards are headed up by MBCC Awards CEO, Dr. Tru Powell, who is excited about bringing them back this year.
Tru comments: “It’s a fantastic feeling to be gearing up for the MBCC Awards again. It’s safe to say, the awards has really established itself as a ‘must attend’ event in the UK’s events calendar.
“There are no words I can use to describe the feeling of being in a room full of people that
exudes excellence.
“As in most years, I am most excited about reading all the incredible entries we get from selfless people who work tirelessly to make our country a better place to live and work.”
Nominations are open until 3rd July 2023, following which a round of public votes combined with the judging committee will decide the finalists for each category. From these, the deserving winners will be selected by a panel of esteemed judges.
Event Details:
Saturday 2 nd December 2023 @ 17:30pm
Hilton Birmingham Metropole, NEC
Tickets can be purchased online – www.mbccawards.com
