Finalist 2024

Academic Excellence

The Academic Excellence Award celebrates students under 40 with exceptional outcomes in SATs,GCSEs, degrees, research, or other academic pursuits, especially those achieving despite adversity.

 

Angela Dzidzor

Jessikah Inaba

Melissa Morrison

Maya Benjamin

Prof Onyeka Nwelue

Renee Kapuku

Sandra Adu

Community Service Hero Award

The Community Service Hero Award honours individuals under 40 for outstanding volunteer work within the community, in areas like mentorship, social justice, health, and education, fostering impactful change.

 

Antonio Henry

Andre Russell

Akil Benjamin

Andre Chambers

Corey Weekes

Elizabeth Zeddie Lawal

Rackeem Reid

Creative Arts Of The Year Award

The Creative Arts of the Year Award honours artists, musicians, writers, and designers under 40 for exceptional talent in various arts, promoting diversity and creative leadership.

80p & Chewdays

Corey Weekes

Phillipe Genus

Ryan Sinclair

Sade Davis

Sandra Adu

Tamar (unique tay)

Educational Leadership Excellence Awards

The Education Leadership Excellence Award celebrates leaders in education who innovate, inspire academic excellence, and uplift the education community, showcasing diverse, impactful role models.

 

Adrian Rollins

Johnoi Josephs

Kemi Oluyinka

Kemoy Walker

Matthew Akinnayajo

Youlande Biosah

Educator Of The Year Award

The Educator of the Year Award celebrates exceptional teachers, teaching assistants, lecturers,
instructors, and professors who inspire student growth, foster inclusive learning environments, and embody educational excellence.

 

Albert Adeyemi

Alex Bwomono

Andre Chambers

Boaz Adelekan

Marcus Burke

Omar Green

Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award celebrates entrepreneurs under 40 who use their skills and talents for innovative leadership and societal contribution, inspiring future generations.

 

Aaron Renford Brooks

Ameena Badly

Buxley Oboite

Denzil Jones

Emilio McCalla

Oyinkansola Adebayo

Kwame Boateng

Financial Excellence Award

The Financial Excellence Award honours individuals under 40 in accounting, financial planning,
banking, and advisory for their adept management, innovation, and impactful fiscal contributions.

 

Adrian Benjamin

Chris Ogunlana

Dwaine Martin

Kia Commodore

Stefan Johnson

Inspirational Person Of The Year Award

The Inspirational Person of the Year Award honours individuals who, despite adversity, have
inspired others with exceptional achievements or leadership, serving as motivating role models.

 

Andre Chambers

Andre Spence

Emmanuel Asuquo

Gabriel Osamor

Janet Siwoku

Jessikah Inaba

Mr Beezy.

Nadine Bernard

Natalie Johnson

Omolola Oyewusi

Legal Excellence Luminary Award

The Legal Excellence Luminary Award honours young Black legal professionals under 40, including solicitors, lawyers, judges, and advocates, for their outstanding contributions and transformativeimpact.

 

April Lamai

Jamal Jeffers

Mark Robinson

Siobhan Duncan

Tetevi Davi

Zylana Smith

Medical Trailblazer Award

The Medical Trailblazer Award recognises young Black medical professionals under 40, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and therapists, for impactful contributions to healthcare and community upliftment.

 

Dr Khadija Owusu

Dr Jessica Katanga

Dr Sarah Tade

Jenny Okolo

Kwame Osei Owusu

Ruth Baidoo

Media & Communication Excellence

The Media and Communications Excellence Award honours individuals under 40 in journalism,
broadcasting, content creation, and PR for their impactful, enlightening communication skills.

 

Aaron Wiggins

Ameena Badly

Ashlee Clarke

BrickzWithTipz

Rakeem Omar

Richard Etienne

Theo Chikomba

Outstanding Contribution to Children & Young People Award

The Outstanding Contribution To Children & Young People Award honours individuals who run organisations dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people, enhancing their well-being and inspiring societal betterment.

Andre-Chambers

Black Men Teach (BMT)

Frederick Arififa

Corey-Weekes

Kevin-Osei

Sade Davis

Tamar Dixon

Outstanding Professional Of The Year

The Outstanding Professional Of The Year award celebrates employees under 40 for exceptional performance, leadership, and innovation, motivating excellence and contributing to organisational success.

Anton Leon

Chris Ogunlana

Liam Francis

Richard Etienne

Samara Buchanan

Stefan Johnson

STEM Award Of The Year

The STEMS Award Of The Year recognises scientists, engineers, technologists, and mathematicians under 40 for their impactful contributions in STEM, fostering diversity and inspiring future innovation.

 

Akil Benjamin

Austin Oladoye

Andre Spence

Blessing Adogame

Ephron Agyeman

Oyinkansola Adebayo

Virtue Igbokwuwe

Thought Leader Of The Year

The Thought Leader of the Year Award honours innovative young leaders under 40, including
speakers, authors, and trainers, for visionary ideas and impactful outcomes in inclusivity.

 

Austin Okolo

Cordell Jeffers

Dr Khadija Owusu

Jenny Okolo

Jonathan Reid

Renée Kapuku

Richard Etienne

Visionary Property Investor of the Year

The Visionary Property Investor of the Year Award recognises under-40 entrepreneurs in property investing, development, real estate, and land development for innovative leadership and impact.

Abideen Kosoko

BrickzWithTipz

Denzil Jones

Emilio McCalla

Migel Hayles Taylor

Ronaldo Hare

Shyheim Prince