City is well represented in National Diversity Awards
The city of Portsmouth is well represented in the list of nominations for this year’s prestigious National Diversity Awards.
Thelargestdiversityawards in the UK, the NDAs celebrate theoutstandingachievements of those who dedicate themselves to creating a fairer society.
Theblack-tieceremonywill take place in September at the palatial Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool with award categories including Celebrity of the Year, Inspirational Role Model and Lifetime Achiever.
Lastweek,TheNewsreportedthatClaireTamplinhasbeen nominatedintheInspirational
Role Model (Age) category.
The writer, radio presenter and former secondary school teacher is the founder of The Mindful Movement Coach.
Ourlocalnomineesinclude: CommunityProjectofthe Year (Multi-strand): Engendering Change Ltd works with businesses and schools to help them embrace a commitment toEquity,Diversity&Inclusion and Wellbeing.
Inspirational Role Model (Gender): Jodie Hughes is a HealthSciencesResearchPhD studentfocussedonhealth-related quality of life in people with Endometriosis.
As the founder of the charity Endometriosis South Coast, she has helped support thousands of people suffering with Endo and Adenomyosis and championed the need for approaches which include those who do not present as women.
Community Organisation Award (LGBT):
Downtown Pompey is a performance-based organisation bringing together a variety of local communities.
Since their inception in 2020, they have worked with over 350 individuals across Portsmouth and bought in over £130,000 for LGBTQ+ arts and community projects.
Community Organisation Award (Gender):
Dadzclub is building a supportive community of like-minded fathers,bothonlineandthrough creative and playful weekend groups.
Jo Morgan, founder and CEO of Engendering Change, enthused: ‘It is amazing to see so many local legends recognised for their brilliant work.
‘The city is absolutely buzzing with passionate, talented leadersdrivingpositivechange in the city and beyond.’
Voting closes tomorrow, May 12. Visit https://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/ awards-2023 to vote.