More than 150 people gathered at the prestigious Kia Oval for the inaugural BeLambeth Awards last night to celebrate outstanding achievements in skills and employment across the borough of Lambeth.
Hosted by Fayon Dixon, a Lambeth resident of nearly 20 years, the evening which was held in partnership between Lambeth Council and a range of employers.
The BeLambeth Awards showcased the diversity and talent within the borough, with categories recognising a wide range of contributions. From honouring outstanding volunteers, championing diversity and inclusion and recognising innovative projects driving social change, each award highlighted the remarkable efforts shaping the future of Lambeth.
The initiative is part of the council’s ongoing efforts to tackle inequality by improving access to jobs and training for all our communities, and helping people achieve their full potential.
The awards are backed by the new Be Lambeth skills and employment portal at be.lambeth.gov.uk which connects residents, especially those from underserved communities, with employability training and job opportunities.
Cllr Claire Holland, the Leader of Lambeth Council, opened the ceremony. She said: “The BeLambeth Awards are a real opportunity to strengthen economic ties in the community and make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
“We want to foster positive change in Lambeth, focusing on tackling inequality and ensuring local people can access career opportunities that will give them and their families a bright future.”
During the evening The Boury Academy presented a special performance by two talented young Lambeth residents while Pegasus Opera Company also entertained guests at the ceremony.
The winners of the inaugural BeLambeth Awards 2024 are:
Educational Institution of the Year Award – sponsored by CLS Holdings
Winner: City & Guilds of London Art School
Highly Commended: Streatham Wells Primary School
Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Julia Brackenbury – Berkeley St Edward
Highly Commended: Halima Ahmad – King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Commended: Suliaman Ishaque – King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Commitment to Employee Training & Development
Winner: Renaissance Studios
Employer of the Year
Winner: Sygna
Highly Commended: Berkeley St Edward
Inclusive Employer of the Year
Winner: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Highly Commended: Renaissance Studios
Climate Action: Sustainable Impact Award
Winner: PropUp Project CIC
Highly Commended: Sustainable Ventures
Commended: Volcano Coffee Works
Enterprising Young Person of the Year – sponsored by King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Winner: Nazmul Hoque – Through The Lab CIC
Creative & Digital Industries Award
Winner: Black Culture Market
Highly Commended: Esports Youth Club C.I.C
Commended: Renaissance Studios
Rising Star Award: Extraordinary Talent – sponsored by Clapham Park
Winner: Martin Miranda Antelo – OCA Community Kitchen CIC
Highly Commended: Alison Buchanan – Pegasus Opera Company
Commended: Chris Marshall – G Tennis
The event was supported by some of Lambeth’s leading businesses, with category sponsorship from Clapham Park, CLS Holdings, and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Additional sponsors included APCOA PARKING UK, Bouygues UK, Breyer Group, Grow London Local, NRT Group, The Skills Centre, and Willmott Dixon, all of whom are committed to advancing local talent and driving economic growth.
