2025 Finalist
Categories & Finalists 2025
Ally of the Year Award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to support and uplift others.
- Allen Caiquo – The Roar Empire
- Gary McCready – Curry’s PLc
- James Gutherie – BP
- Tray-Sean Ben Salmi – The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)
- Paolo Ben Salmi – Keynote Speaker, Child Advocate, Presenter
The Trailblazer of the Year Award celebrates pioneers who are redefining leadership and innovation.
- Archna Bhalla – Accenture
- Samer Naqvi – GlobalLogic
- Christina Tueje – GRC Information Management LTD
- Victoria Kinkaid – British Army
- Yasmine Ben Salmi – British Association of Black Surgeons
The Community Impact Award honors those making a tangible difference in communities worldwide.
- Rev. Dr Trevor Adams – Christ The Redeemer College; TheBlackhero.Com
- Kevin Dainty – REED
- Joyce Stanley – Chosen BC
- Ekua Cant – Be Your No.1 Cheerleader
- Yasmine Ben Salmi – British Association of Black Surgeons
- Tray-Sean Ben Salmi – The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)
- Divyaa Garg – LetsLocalise
The Rising Star of the Year Award spotlights emerging changemakers shaping the future.
- Yasmine Ben Salmi – British Association of Black Surgeons
- Besma Kandathil – Avanade
- Sophie Hiscock – Accenture
- Simran Yadav – EY
- Paolo Ben Salmi – Keynote Speaker, Child Advocate, Presenter
- Amire Ben Salmi – International Public Speaker, Author, Publisher
- Lashai Ben Salmi – Hallyu Con
- Shavana Peynado – AND Digital
Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Celebrating visionaries turning passion into impactful enterprises.
- Tray-Sean Ben Salmi – The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce) – UK
- Sharleen Linton – Sharleen The Vocal Alchemist – UK
- Ekua Cant – Be Your No.1 Cheerleader – UK
- Lashai Ben Salmi – Hallyu Con – UK
The Global Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and influence on a global scale. This award honors leaders who have driven significant positive change, inspired others, and upheld the values of inclusivity, empowerment, and community-building across borders.
- Ms Antara Jha – Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – India
- Grace Mosuro – Aquaintz Consulting, UK
- Remondlyn Sabio – Bluewater Limited – Solomon Islands
- Lashai Ben Salmi – Hallyu Con UK
- Tray-Sean Ben Salmi – The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce) – UK
- Divyaa Garg – LetsLocalise
The ultimate recognition! This mystery winner will be revealed on the night.
The Inspirational Young Role Model of the Year Award is a wild-card honor for a rising young leader, unveiled at the ceremony!
A huge congratulations to all our incredible shortlisted nominees!
Your dedication, passion, and impact are truly inspiring. You are all winners in the hearts of the communities you serve!
Who will take home these prestigious awards?