UK’s Largest Diversity Awards to be Televised
The UK’s only digital television channel devoted to communities will broadcast The National Diversity Awards courtesy of Sky on November 8th at 21.00pm.
A collection of some of the nation’s most inspirational and selfless people gathered to celebrate the country’s rich tapestry at the UK’s Largest Diversity Awards on September 20th 2013. The ceremony will be broadcast on the Community Channel, the only TV station dedicated to highlighting issues from charities, community groups and voluntary organisations.
The digital platform will showcase the vast array of role models and community heroes that were honoured at the glittering ceremony for their commitment to equality and diversity.
Reality TV-star turned presenter, Brian Dowling returned to host the show having done so last year stating: “It is a pleasure to be associated with such an inspirational awards ceremony’ – ‘What a phenomenal night!’ he continued ‘To witness the outstanding work of all the nominees and award winners was extraordinary. The atmosphere was incredible and I can’t wait for next year!”. Joining Dowling was BBC children’s presenter Cerrie Burnell, who was subject to a vicious campaign at the start of her career that claimed she was scaring children. Embracing her disability and promoting diversity has seen Cerrie become the much loved and well respected presenter she is today.
The show will air stellar performances from X factor singing sensation Misha B, Songo Drumming Project and Nachda Sansaar Bhangra Band. In addition, Football legend Sol Campbell, Transsexual Beauty Queen Jackie Green and Paralympic Champion Peter Norfolk OBE were amongst special guests who presented awards on the night.
The ceremony has attracted a growing list of top employers including Easy Internet, whose Managing Directory, Mark Esho, stated:
“I have firsthand experience in understanding what it takes to be an entrepreneur but also what strength and determination it takes to get there and succeed especially with a disability, this is why I am delighted to have been able to sponsor and support a diversity award that rewards this and success”.
Mark Esho, who won The Entrepreneurial of Excellence Award for Race at the 2012 ceremony, sponsored this award in the Disability category this year.
‘The Diversity awards struck a chord with me’, Mark Continues, ‘Being both Black and Disabled I know how undervalued all minorities often feel within society. When I learnt about the Diversity Awards it felt right to support it’.
Paul Sesay, founder of the National Diversity Awards said, ‘This welcome step onto TV screens will enable us to connect with hard to reach audiences, and provide a platform for people to engage with our cause’
The National Diversity Awards will be aired on 08th November on the Community Channel which features on Sky channel 539, Virgin Media channel 233, Freeview channel 87 and also BBC iPlayer .For updated news please visit: http://www.communitychannel.org/
