Outstanding Contribution to Youth & Community Services
Nathaniel Peat
The London Chamber Black Excellence Awards
After the success of our inaugural event in 2022, LCCI's Black Business Association (BBA) in partnership with Boisdale hosted the London Chamber Black Excellence Awards on 17 October 2023.
Hosted by Charlene White and Eddie Nestor, this spectacular evening marked the outstanding contribution of the Black British community to the UK’s cultural and economic development. Black British luminaries from a cross-section of industries were celebrated and the evening featured riveting musical performances and Caribbean-inspired cuisine.
Recognising Entrepreneurial and Creative Spirit
LCCI and Boisdales proudly supports the strong entrepreneurial and creative spirit produced from the Black British community. This special evening recognised and honoured individuals whose determination and commitment to succeed, continue to inspire us all on a national and international scale.
Award Categories
Over 200 guests gathered at Boisdale of Canary Wharf to celebrate the exceptional achievements from the UK’s Black community. Award categories included fashion, literature, stage & screen, spoken word, music, comedy, sport, culture and business.
Award Winners 2023
Outstanding Entrepreneur
Izzy Obeng
Outstanding Contribution to Business
Vanessa Kingori OBE
Outstanding Contribution to Professional Services
Marcia Willis Stewart KC (Hon)
Outstanding Male Contribution to Sport
Linford Christie OBE
Outstanding Female Contribution to Sport
Christine Ohuruogu MBE and Dame Denise Lewis DBE
Outstanding Contribution to Literature
Bernadine Evaristo OBE
Outstanding Contribution to Visual Arts
Neequaya ‘Dreph’ Dsane
Outstanding Male Contribution to Music
Omar Lye-Fook MBE
Outstanding Female Contribution to Music
Hilary Mwela of Hil St. Soul
Outstanding Contribution to Fashion
Martine Rose
Outstanding Contribution to Stage & Screen
David Harewood OBE
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jazzie B OBE
Posthumous Special Recognition Award
The late Jah Shaka – accepted by Nicky Ezer of Culture Promotions & Jah Shaka’s son, Young Warrior.
Staff Testimonial
We are proud to collaborate with Boisdale Group to host awards founded to celebrate the contribution of the British black community to the UK’s cultural and economic development.
Menelik Shillingford
Sector Account Manager of LCCI’s Black Business Association
About Boisdale
Boisdale
Boisdale is an award-winning Scottish restaurant and bar group founded in 1989 specialising in great British food and live music every night. Boisdale Canary Wharf is a two-floor venue overlooking Cabot Square and the city skyline, comprising the main restaurant with a 25-meter stage and Nexo-powered sound system, four beautiful private dining rooms and the Hine Bar & Garden Terrace.