One of the UK’s most anticipated diversity awards celebrations has opened it’s nominations for 2016, nominating Proud2Be for the Diversity Marketing Campaign of the Year Award.
A host of diversity leaders will gather to honour British Diversity at the ceremony, set to take place on May 12 to celebrate the achievements of those who have demonstrated their outstanding devotion to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Designed to highlight employers who tackle issues internally and externally, Britain’s diverse talent will be showcased in a celebration of equality champions at the The Queens Hotel, Leeds.
Proud2Be, a Devon-based social enterprise that supports the lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans* community, has been nominated for the Diversity Marketing Campaign of the Year Award having also recently being named as one of the UK’s top 100 ‘Awesome Networks.’
Proud2Be began four years ago when founders Jon & Mat Price recorded a short video, in which they explained how proud they both were to be gay. Since then, a number of high profile LGBTQ+ figures have contributed to the Proud2Be campaign including Stephen Fry, who in his own words “is happy to be counted as a proud supporter or Proud2Be at every turn.
Proud2Be are actively involved with many campaigns and events, promoting diversity and inclusion – from the campaign for a rainbow crossing in Totnes, and the launch of Totnes Pride, to their community radio show, anti-bullying workshops in schools and colleges, and delivering LGBT+ Awareness Training.
With the increasing richness of diversity in Britain, the Excellence in Diversity Awards recognise employers that unite workforces and challenge discrimination, applauding those for their fight against inequality.
Paul Sesay, CEO of the Excellence in Diversity Awards, said: “There is still a lot of work to be done on the grounds of equality, across all protected characteristics. But there is also outstanding work being carried out across the country to make a change, and ensure that companies reflect the market place that they serve. We are thrilled to showcase those that celebrate diversity throughout the whole ethos of their corporation.”
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