National Diversity Awards: Everything You Need to Know About the Nominations Process!

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Founder & CEO Paul Sesay, alongside an incredible panel of judges, sponsors, and past winners!

2025 marks 14 years of The National Diversity Awards celebrating extraordinary role models, charities, and community champions who are making a real difference in equality, diversity, and inclusion across the UK.

With nominations now open (closing 14th May), this is your chance to hear first-hand from those who make it all happen, and those that have different perspectives on the process, from a past winner to an NDA judge. Our expert panel will share powerful insights, experiences, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on what it means to be part of this prestigious movement.

What to Expect:

• How the National Diversity Awards are shaping the future of inclusion
• A deep dive into the nomination & judging process
• Why acknowledging unsung heroes is more important than ever
• The vital role of sponsorship in driving diversity initiatives
• Inspiring journeys from a past winner & the life-changing impact of an NDA win

Participating panellists:

• Paul Sesay, CEO & Founder, The National Diversity Awards
• Donna Fraser OBE, 4x Olympian, Inspirational Speaker, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist – NDA Judge
• Jess Rad, Founder, The WomenHood – Winner of the Positive Role Model Award for Gender
• Coral Taylor, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, HSBC UK – Headline Sponsor
• Dawar Hashmi, Director, Penna – NDA Judge 

Get involved! This interactive session includes a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask our panel everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the awards.

Whether you’re nominating, supporting, or simply passionate about celebrating diversity—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!