The Essential School of Painting would like to announce that following a selection process that started early this year our Director Andrew Wamae has been selected as a finalist for the Black British Business Awards 2018 (BBBAwards) ; one of three finalists in the category of Entrepreneur Senior Leader of the Year Award 2018. The BBBAwards are the only premium award programme to celebrate both the exceptional performance and outstanding achievements of black professionals and entrepreneurs in global, small and medium enterprises operation in Great Britain. The awards receive exceptional support and endorsement across the business and political spectrum from the Prime Minister, the Mayor of London and Members of Parliament.
This year’s finalists across a range of industries to shine a spotlight on the achievements of some of the country’s top corporate leaders and start-up founders.
Now in their fifth year, the awards aim to “celebrate the often unsung contributions of exceptional black businesspeople” in six key sectors: arts and media; consumer and luxury; entrepreneurs; financial services; professional services; and Stem (science, tech, engineering and maths). The Daily Telegraph – http://bit.ly/BBBAw18Tgh.
As Melanie Eusebe, chair and co-founder of the awards, says: “Over the past five years, we have uncovered numerous role models, from creative entrepreneurs to seasoned bankers… These individuals are truly breaking down barriers and stereotypes while changing the game for the rest of the UK industry.”
This year the Award Ceremony will be held on the 4th of October 2018 with over 400 supporters from a wide spectrum of industrial sectors, business leaders, government offices and national media.