I was lucky enough to win this award last year and become Blogger of the Year and I am delighted to say that The PRECIOUS Awards is back and bigger than ever. The event which is in its 6th year celebrate the achievements of female entrepreneurs, leaders and mentors. It is founded by the wonderful, Foluke Akinlose who runs PRECIOUS, the network for women of colour whose aim is to promote inspiring individuals who turn their dreams into reality. The PRECIOUS Awards takes place on Thursday 25th October at The Savoy. Guest speakers will include former Olympic champion, Christine Ohuruogu, MBE, and Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE, Chief Executive – MITIE Group.

The categories are below:

Start-Up Business of the Year sponsored by Gibbs S3
Social Enterprise Business of the Year sponsored by The Tabernacle
Business of the Year sponsored by CEWE
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
The PRECIOUS Leadership Award sponsored by The Guardian
The PRECIOUS Mentor of the Year
Woman in Public Life
Man of the Year
Blogger of the Year

Check out the PRECIOUS website for more information about the event.