City Academy Employee Aisha Thomas Nominated for the UK’s Largest Diversity Awards
City Academy, Assistant Principal, Aisha Thomas, a local role model from Bristol has been nominated for the positive role model award at The National Diversity Awards 2021.
The Breath-taking Liverpool Anglican Cathedral will play host to this year’s awards, to be held on 4th February 2022. Britain’s most inspirational and selfless people will come together to honour the rich tapestry of our nation, recognising individuals and groups from grass roots communities.
The prestigious black tie event recognises nominees in their respective fields of diversity including age, disability, gender, race, faith, religion and sexual orientation.
To describe Aisha, envision a woman who is bursting with energy and enthusiasm. She is unapologetically committed to serving students and takes her role in the future of education very seriously. She is a passionate educator specialising in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB), with a specific interest in race and anti-racist practice.
Aisha said, “It is an absolute honour to be nominated for this award. I am so overwhelmed. It feels amazing to be recognised nationally and it fills me with so much joy. This isn’t just professional, it is personal. I genuinely believe that until society recognises everyone for who they truly are, people will always question whether they belong. Therefore, I want to do everything in my power to challenge the systems that prevent so many people from experiencing that feeling. It is time we think representation and ensure that we are all heard, seen, and included. #representationmatters.”
ITV News will be working in association with The National Diversity Awards to highlight role models and community organisations on regional and national news channels.
Rachel Corp, Acting Editor, ITV News said; “We are pleased that ITV News will once again be supporting the National Diversity Awards. ITV News remains committed to telling the stories of those, who through their work and dedication to helping others have made a difference; enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion in our society.”
The UK’s largest diversity awards has attracted a growing list of supporters including Adam Hills, Graham Norton and Katie Piper. Sir Lenny Henry CBE, last year’s winner of the Celebrity of the Year gong said; “Diversity to me means involving everybody without any discrimination; its means having integrated groups in society, it means fairness and total inclusion and that’s what the National Diversity Awards are about. Congratulations to everyone who has been nominated, you’re all doing a fantastic job, rock on!”
The National Diversity Awards receives over 60,000 nominations and votes annually. Founder & CEO Paul Sesay said, “As we enter our 10th awards season, The National Diversity Awards prepare to welcome a host of outstanding role models and charities to our family. We look to those who represent progress, spirit and resilience, and I cannot wait to learn about the wonderful work being carried out this Year.
Nominations are now open and close June 4th 2021 – so don’t miss out on your chance to get involved!
Shortlisted nominees will be announced shortly after this date.
To nominate please visit: www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/nominate
Or for a nomination form please email: [email protected]
