


Winners Announced!
The Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
As well as recognising the many achievements in this sphere, the awards ceremony will offer opportunities for attendees to network with colleagues from across the Civil Service.Congratulations to all the exceptional winners of the inaugural Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards, celebrated at the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Your pioneering achievements and transformative leadership have set a powerful example for aspiring ethnic minority leaders throughout the public sector, demonstrating what’s possible when talent and opportunity meet. We’d also like to thank everyone who took the time to nominate these remarkable individuals, helping us highlight the rich diversity of leadership excellence that strengthens our public services.
Why now?
For over a decade the Dods Events team has been delivering outstanding professional development events, designed to encourage those from ethnic minorities into leadership roles.
With many of those who attended earlier Ethnic Minority into Leadership conferences now holding senior leadership roles within the Civil Service, this seems the perfect time to recognise and reward those individuals and organisations who have dedicated their time and skills to encouraging diversity and inclusion within the Civil Service.
As well as recognising the many achievements in this sphere, the awards ceremony will offer opportunities for attendees to network with colleagues from across the Civil Service.
Who Attended?
The Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards attracted participants made up from:
- Senior Civil Servants – who have decision-making authority and influence
- Middle Managers – responsible for implementing policies/operations and initiatives within various departments across the Civil Service
- Emerging leaders – high-potential individuals early in their careers who show promise for future leadership roles
- Diversity and Inclusion Champions & HR Professionals – employees with a strong record in promoting race equality and diversity within the Civil Service.
The audiences included attendees from major Government departments such as HMRC, DWP and DoE along with agencies, public bodies and the wider public sector organisations such as the NHS.
Ceremony Format
The ceremony started at 4.00pm, immediately following the Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London conference, and included networking drinks, canapes, and entertainment.
Venue
The Leadership Awards was hosted at The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, located on Great Queen Street, just a short walk from both Covent Garden and Holborn in the West End of London. The Grade II-listed venue has a history dating back to 1775 and has long been an important events venue, having been home to the original Freemasons’ Tavern.
Address: 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5DA
