GlitterBeam Radio Nominated for the UK Largest Diversity Awards

23rd February 2020

GlitterBeam Radio, the LGBTQ+ internet radio station,has been nominated forthe “Community Organisationcategoryat The National Diversity Awards 2020.

The Breathtaking Liverpool Anglican Cathedral will play host to this years awards, to be held on 25thSeptember. Britains most inspirational and selfless people will come together to honour the richtapestry of our nation, recognising individuals and groups from grass roots communities.The prestigious black tie event recognises nominees in their respective fields of diversity including age,disability, gender, race, faith, religion and sexual orientation.

GlitterBeam Radio is the LGBTQ+ internet radio station born in July 2019 and offering music 24/7 along with entertainment shows and LGBTQ+ News: from the morning showThe Morning Beam, toDanceFreedom,The Twink Talks, and several specials with interviews. The station also offers the best of the LGBTQ+ podcasts (likeThe Gossip Gays and Queer Culture), and some of the best dance shows (likeGlitterBox Radio Show with Melvo Baptiste,Armada Music Radio andRelease Yourself with Roger Sanchez). The station isavailable on the website (glitterbeam.co.uk), on Amazon Alexa (Alexa, Open GlitterBeam Radio), on smartphones with the official app, and on SmartTv viaTuneIn/

ITV News will be working in association with The National Diversity Awards to highlight role models andcommunity organisations on regional and national news channels.Rachel Corp, Acting Editor, ITV News said; We are pleased that ITV News will once again besupporting the National Diversity Awards. ITV News remains committed to telling the stories of those,who through their work and dedication to helping others have made a difference; enhancing equality,diversity and inclusion in our society. We look forward to introducing the 2020 nominees to our viewersacross the regions and nation.

The UKs largest diversity awards has attracted a growing list of supporters including Adam Hills,Graham Norton and Katie Piper. Sir Lenny Henry CBE, last years winner of the Celebrity of the Yeargong said;Diversity to me means involving everybody without any discrimination; its means having integratedgroups in society, it means fairness and total inclusion and thats what the National Diversity Awardsare about. Congratulations to everyone who has been nominated, youre all doing a fantastic job, rockon!

The National Diversity Awards receives over 28,000 nominations and votes annually. Founder & CEOPaul Sesay said, As we enter our 09th awards season, The National Diversity Awards prepare towelcome a host of outstanding role models and charities to our family. We look to those who representprogress, spirit and resilience, and I cannot wait to learn about the wonderful work being carried outthis year.

Nominations are now open and close May 18th 2020 – so dont miss out on your chance to get involved!

Shortlisted nominees will be announced shortly after this date.

To nominate GlitterBeam Radio please visit:https://nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/nominate/27716/

Or for a nomination form please email: emma@nationaldiversityawards.co.uk

Written by: GlitterBeam

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