The PRECIOUS Awards 2009: Close of nominations now September 21

Do you know a woman of colour running a business who deserves some recognition? Do you work alongside a woman of colour who demonstrates admirable leadership skills within the workplace? Why not nominate them for a PRECIOUS Award?

The 2009 PRECIOUS Awards (www.preciousawards.com) sponsored by Pearson plc, are a national celebration of the achievements of Black and Asian women in business and leadership. Nominations are open now until September 21 2009.

The Awards take place on Monday 16th November, kicking off Global Entrepreneurship Week and are one of the few awards ceremonies to shine a spotlight on Black and Asian female entrepreneurs in the UK.

Ethical, Creative and Young Entrepreneurs are amongst those set to be honoured.


Judges for the Awards include one of the UK’s leading Black female entrepreneurs, Joy Nichols, director and chief executive of CMB2 Group Limited and Sandra Kerr, National Director of Race for Opportunity.

To nominate visit www.preciousawards.com for more information or email Elizabeth at awards@preciousonline.co.uk and we'll mail you one.

Please forward details of the PRECIOUS Awards to your contacts and colleagues and encourage nominations.

Thank you for your support!