Anticipation builds for the prestigious Multicultural INSPIRE Awards 2025, which announces its distinguished panel of judges — a group who will evaluate nominees recognising individuals and organisations driving positive change across business, community and culture. The ceremony takes place Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Vox Conference Centre in NEC Birmingham.
The INSPIRE Awards honour often-unrecognised changemakers, innovators and community champions whose efforts uplift, empower and transform. This year's judging panel comprises dynamic and diverse leaders and public figures from across the UK, ensuring fair and thoughtful assessment of nominees from all backgrounds.
The 2025 judging panel
Safiyya Vorajee (Azaylia Foundation co-founder), Jamelia (singer, songwriter, presenter), Brenda Edwards (Self-Belief Trust), David Atkinson (Lloyds Bank regional director), Shaa Wasmund MBE (entrepreneur and best-selling author), Annisha Taylor (Ofcom head of equality and diversity), Faron McKenzie (BBC partnership lead), Sheetal Sanghvi (RSM UK managing partner), Professor Jason Arday (Cambridge University), Melissa Berry (Pow-Her Collective founder), Frankie James (Ideas Fest founder), Ammo Talwar MBE (Punch Records CEO), Paul Faulkner (Element45 co-founder), Gurpri Bains (Birmingham City FC EDI lead), Simon Alexander Ong (entrepreneur and author), Luke Vernon (entrepreneur and influencer), Ameena Westwood (Let's Talk Hope founder), and Dr Zaheer Ahmad MBE.
Dr Tru Powell, founder and CEO, said: “Each judge brings deep expertise, lived experience and a shared commitment to recognising those who lead with courage and compassion. Their dedication ensures winners are selected with integrity, vision and fairness.”
The evening promises celebration, storytelling and recognition of those shaping a more inclusive future.
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