Finalists for the 2025 Awards
The Start-Up Business of the Year
Sponsored by The British Library Business and IP Centre
Eni Awoyemi, Feyi Flowers
Yvonne Buluma-Samba, Locaerise
Leighsa Mari, Leighsa Mari Skincare,
Outstanding Woman in STEM
Sponsored by The Ilesha Trust
Bamidele Farinre, No Ceiling
Dr Kalpana Surendranath, University of Westminster
Prof Sheryl R. Williams, Loughborough University
The Social Impact Award
Carol Akiwumi, The AVOCADO Foundation
Dawn Heels, The Guidance Suite
Donna Jones,The Rainbow Room
The Leadership Award
Deborah Husbands, University of Westminster
Felicia Mattis-Rome, Business Launchpad Tooting Works
Migzie Gonzalez, Danaher Corporation
Outstanding Woman in Public Sector
Dr Olajumoke Jummy Okoya, University of East London
Farrah Bhatti, House of Commons
Leila Pilgrim, Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry
The Creative Business of the Year
Sponsored by Brand by Me
Myvanwy Evans-Davis Louder Than Words
Gayle A. Hall, YouGo Productions
Kristal Baker, Luxwells / Live Luxwells
Outstanding Woman in Professional Services
Sponsored by Wealthways
Ahanna Anaba, Finverity
Barbara Ruffett, Assystem
Joanne Atkins, First Intuition Limited
Duchesse Kala-Kala, Duchesse Recruitment
Coach of the Year
Man of the Year
Duro Oyé, 20/20 Levels
Lee Chambers, Male Allies UK
Sulaiman R. Khan, ThisAbility Limited