London, UK, 21 March 2024 – Teens in AI is delighted to take home the British Diversity Awards’ inaugural London Stock Exchange Group “Global Diversity Initiative of the Year Award” 2024 at its flagship awards evening on 20 March 2024. This global award was introduced for the first time this year.
The long-standing British Diversity Awards promote the values of equality, diversity and inclusion by rewarding those individuals, organisations and unsung heroes who help to make the world and the workplace a better place for others.
The awards celebrate leading diversity and inclusion champions, recognising achievements over the past year across ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and religious beliefs.
The awards ceremony, headline sponsored by Burberry, took place at the iconic Great Room at the five-star Grosvenor House Hotel and was hosted by Sky News presenter, Gillian Joseph and NHS doctor and award-winning television presenter, Dr Ranj Singh.
Linda Riley, British Diversity Awards founder, said: “These awards are all about celebrating those who’ve put in the hard work to support Diversity and Inclusion, inspiring others to become involved. The companies and business leaders who received awards are a testament to the tremendous efforts being made in the corporate world to promote Diversity and Inclusion.“
Elena Sinel, Founder and CEO of Teens in AI attended the black-tie ceremony in person and was overwhelmed by the win: “In a world where diversity is not just a goal but a necessity, Teens in AI stands as a beacon of empowerment, breaking barriers and paving the way for a future where every voice is heard, every talent is nurtured, and every dream is within reach. This prestigious recognition at the British Diversity Awards reaffirms our commitment to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion, and inspires us to continue our mission of building a more inclusive world through technology and innovation.“
Alexandra McCauley, Chief People Officer at Burberry said: “We are delighted to support the British Diversity Awards again this year, and to celebrate the individuals and organisations driving progress towards a more diverse, equitable and inclusive world. We all have an important role to play in reaching this shared vision, and this year’s recipients are testament to what can be achieved with passion and commitment. Congratulations to all of the winners for their outstanding contribution to furthering this mission.“
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About Teens in AI
Launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Teens in AI is a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. Since its inception, Teens in AI has been instrumental in guiding over 13,500 young minds across 45 countries, leading initiatives that resonate with UN Sustainable Development Goals. It provides teens, aged 12 to 18, the platform and knowledge to create AI solutions with societal benefit at their core. They believe in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential. By encouraging diverse perspectives, Teens in AI acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders, innovators, and technologists from all walks of life to shape the world of tomorrow.
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Getting to know the British Diversity Awards
The British Diversity Awards promote the values of equality, diversity and inclusion by rewarding those individuals, organisations and unsung heroes who help to make the world and the workplace a better place for others.
Progress and acceptance cannot be taken for granted, and although it has been shown beyond doubt that diversity is good for business and society as a whole, we’re witnessing a worrying increase in intolerance and hate crimes against minorities.
Everyone has a right to equality of opportunity and esteem without fearing harassment or prejudice. We believe that by continuing to bang the drum for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across these islands that we can help make the UK a better place to live and work for everyone.
