[cma-l] Unity 101 CR short-listed for the National Diversity Awards

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From: Info - Unity 101 <info at unity101.org>

*Unity 101 Community Radio has been short listed for the UK’s Largest
Diversity Awards in the Community Organisation Award for Race, Religion &
Faith category. *


Headline sponsors Microsoft is just one of the brands supporting a showcase
of diversity talent positive role models, community organisations and
businesses from the LGBT, ethnic minority, age, gender, religion and
disability communities.



Over 21,000 nominations were received this year paying tribute to
inspirational individuals and groups nationwide that have dedicated their
lives to enhancing the equality agenda.



*“I am over the moon for all the hard work that everyone has put into
achieving this accolade” said Ram Kalyan “Kelly” Project and station
manager of Unity 101 Community Radio. *



The Hurlingham Club, London will play host to the prestigious black-tie
event on September 26th, to honour the outstanding achievements of
grass-roots communities nationwide. Lloyds Banking group, which operates
the UK's largest retail bank, international accountants PwC, media giants
Sky, and the Security Service (MI5) will be amongst sponsors backing the
Best of British diversity at the UK's Largest Diversity Awards.



 *TV personality Brian Dowling will return to host the ceremony alongside
CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell. He said: ‘I am so excited! I have
witnessed the awards go from strength to strength and I am always truly
taken back by the humbling and uplifting stories of all the nominees and
award winners.'*



The awards have gained a mass of celebrity support from the likes of
Stephen Fry, Brian Blessed and singing sensation Misha B. BAFTA award
winning actor, Adam Deacon added his support: 'The National Diversity
Awards exceed in bringing people from all walks of life together. Their
ability to highlight positive role models and community organisations from
under represented backgrounds is so necessary in the fight for social
justice'.



Paralympic gold medallist Giles Long MBE commented, 'As the country becomes
ever more diverse it is important that difference is recognised, celebrated
and embraced as the excitingly positive force for change that it is'.



Face Equality Campaigner, James Partridge OBE, ground-breaking entrepreneur
Jessica Huie and grass-roots breakaway group Birmingham LGBT were amongst
last year's Winners.



Paul Sesay, founder of the NDA’s said; ‘The quality and quantity of
nominees this year has been exceptional. I would like to wish all
short-listed nominees the very best of luck, and we look forward to meeting
you on the night of the ceremony.



 *Winners will be announced at The National Diversity Awards 2014 on
Friday, September 26th at the Hurlingham Club, London.*



With regards and best wishes



Ram Kalyan "Kelly"

*Station Manager*



*Unity 101 Community Radio  *

Winner of the Queen's Award 2012



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*kelly at unity101.org <http://www.voicefmradio.co.uk/>*

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