Celebrating Diversity and Excellence at the Black Scottish Awards 2024

As we pulled up to the Radisson Blu Glasgow, excitement filled the air. My husband, Babatunde Adetutu, had been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious Professional Rising Star category, and the evening was poised to celebrate not just his achievements, but the accomplishments of many outstanding professionals across the Scottish Black community and their allies. The Black Professional Scotland Awards, organized by the visionary Enoch Adeyemi, was a night dedicated to excellence, diversity, and the power of hard work values we cherish deeply at DWAD Pro LTD.

A Celebration of Excellence, Diversity, and Achievement Within the Black Community in Scotland

Winners of the 2024 Black Scottish Awards were announced at the awards evening on Saturday 28 September at the Raddison Blu, Glasgow. 

Hosts Asabea Owusu and Tosin Ogunlesi presented the evening of speeches, performances and awards to a 500-sellout crowd. 

The event was founded by Enoch Adeyemi to honour and recognise the outstanding contributions made by individuals, businesses, and organisations. It also highlights and amplifies the voices and successes of the Black community across various fields in Scotland.

The Black Scottish Awards Unveils Finalists for 2023 Ceremony

The Black Scottish Awards stands as a vibrant celebration of excellence within Scotland’s Black community. This first of its kind event serves as a platform to recognise and honour outstanding individuals and organisations, united in their commitment to breaking down barriers and championing excellence.

The Black Scottish Awards boasts a rich tapestry of diverse categories, carefully curated to spotlight and applaud excellence spanning various sectors. The meticulous process of selecting finalists for these categories ensures that only the most deserving individuals and organisations are celebrated, underlining the Awards’ commitment to recognising the true champions of excellence in our nation.

Awards launched to celebrate the Scottish Black community

The Black Scottish Awards will take place in Edinburgh on October 28 to recognise individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to Scotland in various fields. Areas will include, but will not be limited to, business, arts, education, sports and community service. The event is also designed to provide a platform to inspire the next generation of Black Scottish leaders.

The Black Scottish Awards initiative is the brainchild of Enoch Adeyemi, who said he saw the need to highlight the achievements of the Black Scottish community”. Mr Adeyemi is also the founder and chief executive of Black Professionals Scotland. He has consulted within the financial services sector for almost 20 years in roles with global and smaller brands, including asset managers and banks.

Finalists unveiled for first Black Scottish Awards in Edinburgh

The awards, founded by Enoch Adeyemi, celebrate the contributions of individuals and organisations to the Black Scottish community across business, the arts, education, sports and community service.

Judges include Dr Debora Kayembe, rector of the University of Edinburgh, and Kieron Achara, executive director of the British Basketball Federation.

The ceremony will take place at the Edinburgh’s Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel on Saturday October 28.