OBV nominated for Channel 4 Political Award

Feb 2007 

Operation Black Vote's MP Shadowing Scheme has been nominated in the prestigious Channel 4 Political Awards.  

Sam Younger, chairman at the Electoral Commission, said: "We're very excited to be involved in the MP Shadowing Scheme. We all engage better with politicians if they're seen to be part of our everyday lives, and it's vitally important that politicians reflect the people they represent."

BIBA Award

Oct 2006

The European Federation of Black Women Business Owners (EFBWBO), awarded Winsome-Grace Cornish, the Black Women in Business Award (BIBA) 2006, for OBV's Shadowing Schemes in the Ethnic Organisation category.

The Award Ceremony held in October brought together professionals, entrepreneurs and celebrities to celebrate Black business achievement.

Talking about the delight of winning the award Winsome-Grace said: "The award goes to the ambassadors of the shadowing schemes and others who play a vital role in OBV's campaigning work".

The event was hosted by Ronke Phillips of ITN News and Tim Campbell, winner of BBC TV show The Apprentice 2005.

Supporting Local Democracy Award

Mar 2006

Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, supports the LGC awards stating, “It is clear to me that there is a lot of important and excellent work being carried out within local authorities across the country. These awards offer a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate this work."  For further information, please click here

Best Campaign Award

Jan 2005

At the Department for Constitutional Affairs National BME Conference(Proud), OBV were voted best campaign organisation.

Collecting the award OBV Director Simon Woolley stated " I'm proud of our achievements but we recognise that we still have much more work to do".

AMG - GG2 Leadership and Diversity awards

14 Sep 2004

The Asian Media and Marketing Group (AMG) awarded Operation Black Vote the 'GG2 Democracy in Action Award' at the sixth annual GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards 2004.

AMG is the country's largest Asian publishing house and the ceremony salutes the accomplishments of Britain's many minority ethnic communities. The Electoral Commission sponsored the Democracy in Action Award category.

At the Gala Dinner event, AMG's editor-in-chief, Ramniklal Solanki OBE, said: "We have brought together some of Britain's finest in their fields. Their contribution is integral to Britain's success and makes them role models of creative excellence and leadership."

'Men & Women of Merit' award

30 Sep 2003

The Executive & Professional Network (The EPN) has awarded OBV the coveted 'Men & Women of Merit' award. Speaking at the award ceromony the National Co-ordinator of OBV Simon Woolley stated:

'It is a great honour for the organisation to be bestowed this award from the EPN and the Black community. Fighting injustice, fighting racism can only be defeated by the political empowerment of the community. Empowerment is achieved by dedicated teams and the overwhelming support of Black communities'.

Bernie Grant Award (2002)

The African Caribbean Positive Image Foundation awarded OBV the Prestigious 'Bernie Grant Award'.

Grassroots Power list (2002)

Early on this year OBV's National Co-ordinator Simon Woolley was voted onto the Big Issue's top 100 'Grassroots Power list'.

Website of the Year Award 2001/2

OBV has again been honoured for its website. Its design, content and style has met the criteria to win a coveted Website of the Year Award from an international internet consumer company.

The accolade is a tribute to ICT Administrator, Rafiq and a team of volunteers who have built what can be considered a premier site. The website has become a vital exchange for politics, race and current affairs. We continue to work to take our website from strength to strength.