A WIRRAL charity is celebrating after being shortlisted for a national award.
Tomorrow’s Women Wirral now stand a good chance of taking home the Community Organisation Award for Gender at this year’s National Diversity Awards.
The awards which are held in Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral, celebrate the outstanding achievements of those who have demonstrated their devotion to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion in today’s society.
Angela Murphy, executive director of Tomorrow’s Women Wirral said: “We are extremely proud to have been shortlisted for such a prestigious award.
“The nomination acknowledges the work TWW do to help support women make positive life changes within the Wirral community”
More than 20,000 nominations and votes were received this year, paying tribute to grass root communities nationwide.
Designed to highlight the country's most inspirational and selfless people, the NDA's are supported by the likes of Stephen Fry, Adam Hills and Sir Lenny Henry amongst many.
British Diver & Television Presenter Tom Daley also applauded the awards said: “The National Diversity Awards is a celebration of the fantastic work within Diversity, Equality & Inclusion by all positive role models and community organisations.
“Everybody who has been nominated and shortlisted is striving towards making society better for everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, faith, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
“This is important because you are having a positive impact to people’s lives.
“I would like to wish all the shortlisted nominees the very best of luck at this year’s National Diversity Awards.”
Previous winners include Huddersfield based Disability Theatre Group Shabang!, Freedom Fighting Refugee Aderonke Apata, and Foster Focus Founder Luke Rodgers.
Paul Sesay, founder of The National Diversity Awards & The BEAM Awards said: “The quality of nominations exceeds my expectations every year.
“This year was no exception with a host of inspirational role models and community organisations nominated across the country.
“Those shortlisted should be extremely proud, you truly are all winners and I wish each and every one of you the very best of luck.”
To view a full list of nominees please visit www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/shortlist
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