British celebrities are coming out in force to support this year’s National Diversity Awards, which will be held at The Queen’s Hotel, Leeds on September 20.
Sol Campbell, Claire Harvey and Marcus Collins will be amongst the guests of the black-tie ceremony, which honours the outstanding achievements of those from grass roots communities who have contributed to creating a more diverse and inclusive society.
Reality TV-star turned presenter Brian Dowling, who will be joined by CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell to host the ceremony, said:
“I am excited to host The National Diversity Awards for a second year in a row.
“Last year was an amazing night filled with so many inspirational people; it made a change to be at an event that recognised the different variety of talent that the UK has to offer”
Human Rights Activist Peter Tatchell has recently announced his new involvement with The National Diversity Awards since receiving the Lifetime Achiever Award last year.
Peter said:
“It is a huge honour to be a patron of the National Diversity Awards, which does such outstanding work to promote, empower, profile and acknowledge organisations that are pioneering amazing initiatives on equality and diversity issues.”
Actor and Rapper Ashley Walters commented on the importance of the awards, saying:
“The National Diversity Awards have created an inspirational concept, shining the light on underrepresented diversity champions.
“It is important to celebrate the different variety of talent we have to offer, and we should embrace this opportunity to get real people and true role models recognised from across The UK”
Transsexual beauty queen Jackie Green emphasised on the impact of recognizing role models.
She said:
“In a time when discrimination is all some people know and different ideals of beauty are displayed on the covers of every magazine, we need to remember and celebrate what makes us as a nation truly beautiful. Our diversity
“The National Diversity Awards is such an important and amazing cause because it does just that. Every day people are judged, mistreated and made to feel less than human because of small differences that make them stand out. The goals that the awards have are so important and very close to my heart.”
Singing Misha B, a patron of the awards who will also be performing to guests on the night, said:
“It’s a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate diversity in all its glory.
“I’m really looking forward to being a part of the event, and longer term helping to raise the profile of this awesome cause.”
Paralympic Champion Peter Norfolk said:
“I know as well as anyone, that being different can present its challenges, but I hope I also represent what can be achieved when people see what I am capable of.
“We should celebrate our differences, it is part of what makes us a great society, a wonderfully tolerant place to live, work and visit, and I am delighted that The National Diversity Awards does just that.”
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