On Saturday, we were absolutely delighted to attend the MGC GCC Together We Rise awards ceremony which recognised the contribution of black women in Britain who are taking a leading role in enriching and progressing the black community. Our very own Abi Begho received an award for her contribution to the health and wellbeing field and after receiving her award, Abi said:

“I am so happy, honoured and grateful to have received this award and I would like to say a big thank you to the MGC and GCC for recognising the work I’ve been doing with The Lake Foundation. I would also like to say congratulations to all the inspiring award recipients. It’s so important to have an event like this that recognises the important contribution that black women are making in their community.”

This was an excellent, inspiring event which featured women from a variety of fields who spoke about their journey to success, what they learnt from it, the challenges they encountered and how they overcame them.

We applaud the MGC GCC for organising this event and highlighting the great work of black women in the UK.

Full list of awards:

Health
Abi Begho, The Lake Foundation
Rameri Moukam, PattiGift Therapy 

Education
Melanie Hibbert, Primary Learning Centre
Julietta Joseph, Afrika Bantu Saturday School
Afreya Adofo, Afrika Bantu Saturday School
Lorna King, New Mind School

Business
Sophia Bailey, Wealth Creation Mentor
Shirley Best, Rolanda Boutique

Music
OneNess Sankara, Spoken Word Artist
Janet Kay, the Queen of Lover’s Rock
Nyarai Kizzy, Singer and Song Writer

Arts and Culture
Patricia Foster, Creative Education Consultant and Poet

Natural Hair
DebRose Searchwell – Natural November

Media
Linda Graham, Isis Magazine

Activism
Kai Ouagadou-Mbandaka, Alkebu-Lan Revivalist Movement
Sister Lamisi
Sacha Brown, The Empress Movement

Lifetime Achievement Award
Alderwoman Cllr Gee Bernard