Diversity Alliance has been named as the Rising Star at the
South East finals of the StartUp Awards 2023 on the 1st of June.
Diversity Alliance, established in May 2022 by Gabrielle Austen Browne, is a premier consultancy service committed to empowering organisations and the global Events/MICE and Hospitality industry in achieving diversity, inclusivity, equity, and accessibility. Through comprehensive education, training, consultancy, workshops, and events, the organisation guides and supports clients in implementing DEI initiatives and strategies across all aspects of their business operations and events. They are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, enabling their clients to thrive in an increasingly diverse and dynamic business landscape.
The StartUp Awards were established in 2022 to highlight the success of StartUps across nine UK nations and regions, and to celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs in all sectors of the economy.
The South East final was held at The South of England Centre in Haywards Heath and saw 35 different awards given out to new businesses in categories such as Online Retail StartUp of the Year, Tourism and Leisure StartUp of the Year and Technology Services StartUp of the Year.
Helen Bierton, Chief Banking Officer at Starling Bank says: “Congratulations to all our StartUp Award finalists and winners in the South East. We’ve had some fascinating entries this year across a broad range of categories including agritech, manufacturing, social enterprise and e-commerce. These businesses are incredibly inspiring and are the main drivers of the local economy.”
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, creator of the awards, said the events have celebrated the best new firms in the UK and recognised the amazing entrepreneurial talent across the nation. He said: “In the second year of the South East Startup Awards, we have seen yet again the incredible contribution of new businesses to job creation, innovation, and prosperity across the whole of this entrepreneurial nation. It’s been an honour and a pleasure to read the stories of those individuals from across the South East who have spotted the opportunity and taken the risk to launch their own venture, especially at a time when the economy is still fragile after the Covid pandemic.
QUOTE FROM GABBY:
“I am honoured to receive the Rising Star award, affirming Diversity Alliance’s commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. This milestone in our journey recognises our dedication to empowering clients and promoting diversity in the Events/MICE and Hospitality industry. We express our gratitude to the South East StartUp Awards and remain steadfast in our mission to create equitable and accessible environments that drive business success.”
