The Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
After a hugely successful launch of the inaugural Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards last year, we are delighted to introduce the 2nd edition taking place at the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms on 18th November 2025.
About the Awards
For over a decade the Dods Events team has been delivering outstanding professional development events, designed to encourage ethnic minorities into leadership roles. With many of those who attended earlier Ethnic Minorities 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 women to achieve their full potential 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 Attends?
The Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards attracts 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 audience includes attendees from major Government departments such as HMRC, DWP and DoE along with agencies, public bodies and wider public sector organisations such as the NHS.
The Ceremony Format
The ceremony starts at 3.50pm, immediately following the Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London conference, and is accompanied by networking drinks, canapés and entertainment. All are welcome.
The Venue
The Leadership Awards will be 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
