Film-maker, actor and author Jake, is a trans man whose work has had a huge impact on raising awareness about trans issues. His acclaimed film ‘Brace’, which has achieved great success on the film festival circuit globally, is also used … Read More
NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Contracts IT
Founded in 1999, Contracts IT has been supporting the corporate and the public sector with technology workforce solutions across the IT talent spectrum. From inception, the company has nurtured a strong identity of appreciating and celebrating difference. They fully support … Read More
NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Gary Zetter
Director of Mitie, the Technical Facilities Management company, Gary started his career as a 16-year-old Technical Apprentice and didn’t come out until six years ago, when staff gave him the confidence to become a role model for others who might … Read More
NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Victim Support
Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. They were set up 40 years ago and have grown to become the oldest and largest victims’ organisation in the world, taking pride in … Read More
NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Indy Hothi
Indy has made a significant positive impact around race/faith topics and understanding in the corporate space, charitable sector and through wider community engagement. He is the leader of a Diversity & Inclusiveness interfaith network for one of the ‘Big 4’ … Read More
NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Dr Neville Brown
Dr Neville Brown has worked tirelessly throughout his career in making the lives of children with dyslexia not only manageable, but giving them the confidence to thrive in the world beyond education once leaving his groundbreaking school. The 80-year-old is … Read More
NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Megan Key
Public Sector worker Megan has been an exemplary role model within the National Probation Service, moving from Probation Officer to Equalities Manager in the Midlands division, where she is now responsible for strategic design and delivery of equality and inclusion … Read More
NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Byron Cole
Byron is the founder of The BLC Group, a business consultant/mentor and an award winning entrepreneur. The BLC Group is the umbrella company for a number businesses Byron owns, runs or has a financial interest. The businesses include Property Related … Read More
NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Simon Green
Chair of Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People, Simon is at the forefront in fighting hate crime against disabled people. Hate crime is recognised across the spectrum – amongst disabled people, the CPS, the Police, local authorities and others, as a … Read More
NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Tunji Akintokun
Founder and co-director of the innovative social enterprise Your Future, Your Ambition, Tunji Akintokun inspires children and young adults from ethnically diverse backgrounds into studying STEM related subjects and pursuing careers in STEM-based industries, touching over 3000 school children and … Read More