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UK Caribbean Food Awards

This event is brought to you by two food business entrepreneurs; Dawn & Marsha, who realised that there were many other UK Award Ceremonies celebrating and acknowledging cuisines across the world, but none for Caribbean food.

Hope Road Publishing

Hope Road Publishing Jeana Dorival, Founder INNOVATIVE BLACK OWNED BUSINESS OR BRAND

Dr Les Johnston

Dr Les Johnston BA CQSW DM. EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION TO CARIBBEAN CULTURE IN THE UK

Manhood Academy Global

Manhood Academy Global Manhood Academy Global (MAG) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEGACY AWARD

Yvonne Wilks-O’Grady, OBE, JP

Balham and Tooting Community and Sports Club was formed 54 years ago by 13 bold Windrush men and 5 women (many ex-servicemen & women) who came together with the assistance of the Black Community to establish a safe haven where they could meet, greet, eat and socialise.

Rianna Patterson

Rianna Patterson is the founder of the Dementia Foundation at 18 after the passing of her grandfather with dementia in Dominica. Rianna received the Queen’s Young Leader award by her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth ll in 2017 for her commitments to dementia activism. Rianna’s passion for dementia activism has taken her to international platforms such as the Commonwealth Secretariat and BBC One

Philip L Als

In 2003, Philip Als rowed into the history books and the Guinness Book of Records by becoming one of the first Barbadian ocean rowers to successfully cross the Atlantic in the 2003 Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Challenge.

Colin Simms

Five minutes with me will help change the way you think about the things you feel and change the way you feel about the things you think.

Terri Anne Watts

Terri-Anne Watts’ journey is a testament to the resilience and dedication of those who serve in healthcare. As a Senior Administrator for the Primary Breast Cancer Nurses at Churchill Hospital, her role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of a team that provides critical care. Her colleagues’ affectionate moniker, “the glue to the team,” speaks volumes about her impact and the trust she has earned over her seven-year tenure.