Meet the team

Dr. Tru Powell

Founder & Chief of Vibes

Tru is the CEO for the Multicultural Inspire Awards as well as the Co-Founder and CEO of Black Business Magazine. He is also the Founder of Tru Powell Consultancy & Events Ltd and Director of Aston Performing Arts Academy, a community organisation that empowers young people through creative arts.

With over two decades of extensive experience in event management, Tru stands as a seasoned professional in the industry. During his illustrious career, he dedicated five years to the West Midlands Growth Company (formerly Marketing Birmingham), where he spearheaded the organisation's corporate events.

Tru's expertise truly shone in his role as the orchestrator of prestigious award ceremonies — notably the RoSPA Health and Safety Award Ceremony and the Birmingham Made Me Award Ceremony for Birmingham City University. His remarkable seven-year tenure at The MBCC Awards solidified his reputation as a luminary in the field. Under his guidance, The MBCC Awards evolved into one of Britain's most prestigious and recognisable award ceremonies, drawing nearly 900 attendees annually.

Tru is also Founder of the award-winning Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast and sits on multiple boards in the Midlands, including Birmingham Hippodrome and Powered by CAN. As well as an award-winning entrepreneur, Tru is a social commentator and appears regularly on ITV's Good Morning Britain.

Chloe Jessamy

PA & Online Business Manager

Chloe Jessamy is the PA to Dr Tru Powell and Online Business Manager for the INSPIRE Awards.

Chloe ensures the awards run seamlessly behind the scenes — managing digital systems, streamlining workflows, and making sure tech is working for the team, not against them.

With over 18 years of operational experience, she brings a unique blend of strategic oversight and digital know-how. Chloe also runs Supportal, an agency that helps growing businesses scale smarter with tailored systems, automation, and expert VA & OBM support.

Emma Jones

Head of Operations

Emma is the Managing Director for All in All Events and Head of Operations for the INSPIRE Awards.

Emma is responsible for the operational delivery of the awards, managing suppliers and ensuring a smooth delivery, front to end. Emma also runs All in All Events, an event management company covering everything from corporate functions, awards dinners, charity balls and fundraisers, team building, and more.

Justice Williams MBE

Head of the VIP Experience

Justice is the Co-Founder and Editor in Chief at Black Business Magazine, and Head of the VIP Experience at the INSPIRE Awards.

As Head of the VIP Experience, Justice oversees the judging process, drawing from over a decade of judging regional and national awards ceremonies.

Justice is the proud co-founder of two kids aged 6 and 13, a multi-award-winning business strategist, international speaker and personal brand expert with over 15 years of experience. She has supported over 10,000+ entrepreneurs to start and scale their businesses and is passionate about supporting under-represented founders, impact-driven entrepreneurs and CEOs to build impactful and profitable businesses and brands.

Pelego Powell

Head of Entertainment

Pelego Powell is Deputy Head Teacher, Head of Entertainment at the INSPIRE Awards, and Creative Director at Aston Performing Arts Academy. Pelego brings to his role many years of experience in the creative arts industry.

Pelego was also Head of Entertainment for the MBCC Awards and now brings his experience to the INSPIRE Awards. Aston Performing Arts Academy has become the resident entertainers for the MBCC Awards. Pelego has been a director for APAA for nearly 15 years, providing an outlet for young people from across the Midlands.

Dee Vadgama

Head of Digital

Dee is a Partner at Gloss Agency and Head of Digital at the INSPIRE Awards, responsible for the branding and digital side of the programme.

Working alongside the INSPIRE Awards team, Dee handles the website, backend systems, ticketing platform, admin dashboard and the digital infrastructure that keeps everything running behind the scenes, making sure the experience is as seamless online as it is on the night.

At Gloss Agency, Dee partners with clients to design and build production-grade websites, applications and digital platforms, blending strategic thinking with hands-on engineering.

Navisha Chauhan

Senior Events Executive

Navisha is the Events Executive for OneAdvanced and the Senior Events Executive for the INSPIRE Awards. As the driving force behind the awards ceremony, she oversees every detail with precision and passion — from registration, table planning, and guest communications to managing the judging process, proofreading brochures, and advising on event collateral design.

With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Navisha ensures each event runs seamlessly from concept to completion. Beyond the awards, she delivers exceptional experiences through trade shows, virtual events, gala dinners, and conferences across EMEA and APAC.

Millie Davidson

Administration Assistant

Millie is an exceptional Administration Assistant whose dedication and efficiency make her an invaluable part of the INSPIRE Awards team. She approaches every task with enthusiasm and finesse, ensuring all finalists, attendees, and sponsors receive clear and timely event communications.

Highly organised and solution-oriented, Millie expertly manages email correspondence, providing swift and thoughtful responses to any query that comes her way. Her support extends across write-ups, logistics, and on-the-ground coordination, making her a true asset to the success and smooth running of the awards.