To mark Black History Month, UNISON Sheffield Teaching Hospitals branch has organised a regional awards night to recognise individuals and organisations across Yorkshire and Humberside.
A total of eight categories will be recognised at the dinner, and the focus is around being inspirational role models for others.
As well as the awards ceremony, there will also be a sit-down meal, entertainment and guest speakers.
Entertainment
- Gospel choir
- SuNrit Culture (Indian dance and storytelling)
- Evette Williams Samba Band
- Disco
Guests
- Gloria Mills (UNISON National Equalities Officer)
- Councillor Colin Ross (Lord Mayor, Sheffield)
- Mrs Lubu Nxumalo (High Commissioner of Zambia)
- Peter Bradley (Deputy Lord Lieutenant)
- Oliver Coppard (Mayor, South Yorkshire)
- Gill Furniss (MP, Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough)
The black-tie event is being held on Friday 13 October at the Niagara Conference Centre in Sheffield, from 7pm onwards.
The event has been arranged in connection with UNISON’s Year of Black Workers.
The eight different categories are as follows:
- Black Inspirational Leader Award 2023: Any individual who through their leadership, position and abilities are helping to create and deliver change.
- Community Work (Group/Organisation) Award 2023: Any group, organisation or individuals who work or volunteer to make a difference in their community for racial equality and inclusion.
- Company or Organisation Award 2023: Any company or organisation that is at the forefront of ensuring there is greater racial justice and equality within UK workplaces.
- Educator Award 2023: Any individual who works in the capacity of an educator, irrespective of environment, who has made a positive contribution to the learning outcomes for Black UNISON workers.
- Sporting Organisation Award 2023: Any sporting group or organisation that has built the confidence of Black sports people at community level.
- Trade Union Award 2023: Trade Union branches that have negotiated a policy and/or eradicated a practice within an employer that has resulted in a positive change for Black workers.
- Working with Young People Award 2023: An individual or organisation who works specifically with individuals aged under 28 to influence and empower them.
- Young Person Award 2023: Any individual aged under 28 who, through their leadership, passion and abilities, has made a difference to deliver and create change.
Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
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