The Mecure Holland House Hotel in Redcliffe was probably not the obvious place to hold an awards ceremony aimed at being inclusive and welcoming as 26 diversity awards were given out to an audience of over 250 guests, many of  whom wouldn’t normally sit in the same room as each other let alone spend an evening of combined celebration and mutual respect.

Here's The Nominee Shortlist for the 2018 Bristol Diversity Awards. Winners to be announced at the ceremony on  Saturday 19th May

The Nominee Shortlist - Bristol Diversity Awards 2018

We all need Role Models, they inspire us to achieve our goals and work hard to gain success. A Role model can be a community leader, colleague, family member, friend, sports coach/mentor, teacher, or a neighbour.

Positive Role Model Award for Age:   Derek Scale - Seynap Ismail - Amy Rodwell

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Bristol’s first community radio station BCfm launched the inaugural Bristol Diversity Awards as part of their tenth anniversary.  The glittering celebrations held at the Marriott was attended by a cross section of Bristol's community. The  Award ceremony sponsored by the RAF was seen as a perfect fit with Bcfm as the force continues it's mission to increase representation in the service.