Championing excellence in entrepreneurship and innovation

22 November 2024, 18:00 - 22:30 | Freemasons Hall 60 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5AZ
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The 2024 Foundervine Future Awards

For six years, Foundervine has been a leading platform for recognising and celebrating the UK's most inspiring entrepreneurs. The 2024 Future Awards will once again honour the visionary leaders who are driving positive change and transforming industries.
Join us on 22 November in Central London as we recognise the extraordinary achievements of these outstanding contributors.
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2024 timeline

04 September
Applications close
09 October
Nominations announcement
09 Oct - 06 Nov
Voting Window
22 November
Award Ceremony

The Awards

Please click on categories below to see all of the awards
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Changemaker of the Year
The Changemaker of the Year Award is a prestigious accolade that honours a founder who has made a transformative and lasting impact on their industry.
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Businesswoman of the Year
The Businesswoman of the Year Award recognises an exceptional female entrepreneur or executive who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact in her respective field.
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Rising Star of the Year
The Rising Star honours an individual who, despite being relatively new to their industry or area of expertise, has already made a significant impact by showcasing exceptional dedication, innovation, & skill.
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Ally of the Year
The Ally of the Year Award recognises an individual who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity, equality, and diversity to champion the rights and well-being of others.
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Catalyst for Change
The Catalyst for Change Award honours individuals working within corporations, whether in middle management or senior leadership levels, who are driving significant change in the realms of Environmental, Social, or Governance (ESG) within their organisations..
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Judges

Awo Ablo
Executive Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute
Cecil Peters
EMEA Head of Diversity, J.P Morgan Chase
Colin Jones
Investor and Advisor
Dama Sathianathan
Partner Bethnal Green Ventures
Danyal Sattar OBE
CEO of Big Issue Invest
Jason Gibb
Founder of Bread and Jam
Jennifer Sieg
Reporter City AM
Joel Gujral
CEO of MYNDUP
Kajol Patel
Strategy & Customer Experience Advisor
Khalia Ismain
Black Entrepreneurs Programme Manager at Lloyds Bank
Tobias Azizah
International Microkitchen Program Manager at Meta
Vanessa Babouram
PayPal Giving Fund Country Manager UK & Ireland
Yee Mun Thum
Managing Director at Angel Academe

Vanessa Babouram

PayPal Giving Fund Country Manager UK & Ireland
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Jason Gibb

Founder of Bread and Jam
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Yee Mun Thum

Managing Director at Angel Academe
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Joel Gujral

CEO of MYNDUP
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Awo Ablo

Executive Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute
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Dama Sathianathan

Partner Bethnal Green Ventures
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Khalia Ismain

Black Entrepreneurs Programme Manager at Lloyds Bank
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Jennifer Sieg

Reporter City AM
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Danyal Sattar OBE

CEO of Big Issue Invest
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Colin Jones

Investor and Advisor
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Cecil Peters

EMEA Head of Diversity, J.P Morgan Chase
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Kajol Patel

Strategy & Customer Experience Advisor
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Tobias Azizah

International Microkitchen Program Manager at Meta
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Lloyds Bank

For over 250 years, Lloyds Bank has been providing expert support and guidance to households, business and communities of Britain. Our expertise and understanding is built on this experience, providing financial confidence, support and peace of mind for customers of every generation and every community. Lloyds Bank are committed to supporting families and businesses, helping them to take the next step, whatever that may be. Lloyds Bank, by your side. Find out more about the work we’re doing to create a more equitable landscape for Black entrepreneurs
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Paypal

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
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Harper James

Now in its tenth year, Harper James is a 140+ strong team and the firm has supported more than 5,000 ambitious growth businesses ranging from start-ups through to scale-ups and beyond. The business has consistently achieved 35–45% year-on-year organic growth and it expects to double its turnover within the next three years. At the core of Harper James' and its people's success is a collective purpose and vision, which is of a world where all viable businesses thrive and contribute to a healthy economy through access to excellent legal services.
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Monterosa

Monterosa / Interaction Cloud™ is the most versatile Real-time Engagement Platform, giving you a way to engage audiences at scale without building in-house.
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Tickets for Foundervine Future Awards

Don't miss your opportunity to walk the red carpet, rub shoulders with industry icons, and be a part of an exclusive celebration of our community. Get your tickets today and join us on 22 November 2024 and celebrate at a prestigious awards ceremony.
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£65.00
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1x gift bag
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All you need to know
How are the winners determined?
The winners of the Foundervine Future Awards are decided through a multi-step process. Initially, applicants are required to apply using a provided form. Once all applications are received, the responses are reviewed to shortlist 10 candidates for each award category.

These shortlisted candidates' details are then shared with a panel of judges, who further review the information to select the final 5 nominees. The nominees are subsequently announced on a public voting platform, where the public can cast their votes. The winners, determined by the public vote, are finally announced on the event day.
When and where is the awards ceremony taking place?
The awards ceremony will take place on 22 November 2024 at Freemasons Hall 60 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5AZ.
How can I purchase tickets to the awards ceremony?
You can visit the awards section of the Foundervine website to purchase your tickets. Be sure to follow us on social media to stay updated on when tickets become available.
How many submissions can be made for the same individual or organisation?
Individuals or organisations may make multiple award applications, but only one application per category is permitted per annum.
How can I become a sponsor of the awards ceremony?
Interested in being a sponsor? Register here
Is my submission confidential?
Yes – all awards submissions are treated as highly confidential. Only the Foundervine Future Awards team and the judging panel will view them.
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