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Search is on for BME local heroes
Community champions from the region ’ s black and minoritised ( BME ) communities are set to be celebrated as entries open for this year ’ s Tees Valley BME Achievement Awards .
This is also a unique opportunity for organisations to demonstrate how they have progressed the race equality agenda and reduced inequality across the Tees Valley .
The awards ceremony , now in its 12th year , will once again recognise the wealth of achievement and talent across the area by honouring inspiring individuals and organisations at the prestigious event on Saturday November 27 .
Judges are urging local people to put forward the names of those who have made the biggest contribution over the last year , from organisations working at the grassroots to stars of the local community .
The ceremony will be held at Middlesbrough ’ s Jury ’ s Inn Hotel , where guests will enjoy South-Asian dining , keynote speeches from leading local figures , guest appearances and awards presentations in categories ranging from Youth , Community and Business to Public Sector , Apprenticeship and Education .
Other presentations include Community Safety Champion , Woman of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award , the latter recognising the sustained commitment to , and support for , BME communities .
Nazir Afzal OBE , former chief crown prosecutor , will host the annual awards , in partnership with Tees Valley Business , the local growth hub for the region established by the Tees Valley mayor and combined authority .
Speaking on the importance of this year ’ s ceremony , Mr Afzal said : “ The last year has been as horrific as any in living memory .
“ Those from minority communities were disproportionately impacted by Covid , but the same communities disproportionately tended to our ill when they were hospitalised . We could just clap hands for them , or we could say thank you in the spotlight of our awards ceremony – so let us congregate and congratulate .”
Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen said : “ If one thing has come out of all the heartache and loss , it ’ s the brave and inspiring stories of individuals , organisations and businesses which went above and beyond to help where they could .
“ This will be a BME awards like no other , and we ’ re very proud to be able to help highlight some of the best our region has to offer .”
For more information , sponsorship opportunities or to make a nomination visit bmeawards . co . uk or email info @ bmeawards . co . uk .
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