The Power of a Woman Awards 2025
COMMUNITY CHAMPION 2025
Celebrating women of colour and their achievements.
Read through the amazing contributions made by each and every one of our worthy nominees this year. Then, all you need to do is vote for the woman that you think should be the recipient of this year’s award.
You can vote for one nominee per category.
Rachel Duncan
Church
Catechist, Parish Safeguarding representative (PSR) and member of the Safeguarding Extraordinary Provincial Council, safeguarding parishes in the UK and Zimbabwe.
Community
- Advisor to a Neurodiversity charity ARCS Lambeth
- Committee member of Lambeth Black Families Forum.
- Co-Founder Sit Up & Stand Up 2 Knife Violence Campaign
- Trustee to two Charities, Growing Against Violence and Fighting Knife Crime London
Education
- Previously a School Governor appointed to two committees Safeguarding & Equalities and Mission Ethos and engagement and also held the position as a reading champion Governor.
- Previously member of Lambeth Governors Strategic Working Group
- Current Working Profession Coroner’s officer.
On being a black woman...
Angela Greer
I’ve walked alongside my husband for 43 years, building a life grounded in love and commitment, despite the challenges we’ve faced. As a wife, mother, and grandmother, I strive to uplift those around me, just as my Windrush parents did for our family. Their strength inspired me to open a salon, where I introduced a ‘Weave’ type to the UK, earning recognition at the Afro Hair and Black Beauty Awards and attracting celebrity clients like Angie Le Mar, Lewella Gideon, and Felicity Ethnic, with coverage in the Voice newspaper.
During that time, I also worked full-time in public service, a commitment that spans over 25 years, housing the homeless, volunteering in night shelters, served as Safeguarding Coordinator for children and as a school governor. My passion to help people extends to environmental sustainability, where I now actively combat environmental crime to protect the community.
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On being a black woman...
Kadi Wilson
Kadi Wilson has been a dedicated foster carer for over a decade and holds an MSc in Occupational Psychology. She is currently completing her second Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy. A former rapper and radio presenter, Kadi has organized and hosted a wide range of events, from comedy shows and poetry nights to concerts at the O2. She has also successfully run playschemes and community projects focused on supporting local families and young people.
In addition to her passion for property investing, Kadi is an Airbnb host and runs an online travel business, combining her love of travel with entrepreneurship. Alongside her independent projects, Kadi works closely with other youth organizations to create meaningful opportunities for young people. Committed to inspiring the next generation, she leads projects and workshops designed to raise young people’s aspirations and help them reach their full potential.
On being a black woman...
Olivia Debbie Allen
I am British-born to Windrushers, educated to degree level, hold leadership posts, sit on advisory boards and facilitate community events and toddler sessions.
A series of life events left me weathered; hate experiences in the workplace, losing my mother, children’s father and my eldest daughter. All had tremendous impact because they were unexpected and sudden. It’s strange to go from a high-flying, multi-tasker to a vulnerable person.
I share so you know you will face challenges so that you can find out who you really are rather than the labels given to us by society. Through these adversities you will find yourself, your purpose. When you can’t see through the tears, when you can’t walk or talk. Who are you?
I am so grateful I discovered the many other ways to communicate: meditating, writing, organising; insomnia so in the early hours I, the spirit of I, was organising events and creating. I’d wake in the morning and see that I had committed myself, and other people, to events and because of my moral compass, had to honour those obligations. My events started outside in parks, displaying our history on card boards.
Today, I stand, and share my experiences in prestigious venues.
On being a black woman...
” Being a Black woman means we can make a ten pound dress look like it’s £1,000 and a low budget event FEEL like the Oscars! We laugh when inside we are hurt and crying We stand tall and fight every day because we are determined to change the world and leave a legacy … “
Antoinette Charlery
Antoinette Charlery is the CEO and founder of the African & Caribbean Youth Organisation (ACYO), a CIC dedicated to empowering young people aged 14-25 by offering accessible resources and support through its unique online hub.
With a deep commitment to youth advocacy and community development, Antoinette leads ACYO in providing essential skills in entrepreneurship, housing, and financial literacy, all available on the hub. By creating a dynamic, interactive platform, Antoinette ensures that ACYO is a valuable resource for African and Caribbean youth, fostering growth, resilience, and brighter futures.
On being a black woman...
Hannah Stuart
Community Champion Nominee
My name is Hannah Stuart. I am a mother of a 38-year-old daughter with Sickle Cell Anaemia. I am also a grandmother of an amazing 3-year-old grandson who keeps me on my feet. I had to raise my daughter to advocate for herself and not let her race or condition hold her back in education or the working field.
For years I had to campaign alongside other mothers for sickle cell disease which led to the foundation of advocating for others. I have recently come back from completing mission work in Soufriere, Commonwealth of Dominica, the island of my parents’ birth which God Almighty led me to, where I fed the elderly, disabled and under-privileged.
On being a black woman...
Judith Jacob
Judith has been a professional actress for over 40 years. Her first job was at the age of 13 for the BBC play for today Jumping bean bag. Since then she has been consistently seen on television, from drama series, nurse Beverley Slater in Angels BBC for 3yrs, to comedy, Sensimilla in No Problem (it was devised by the actors and written by Mustafa Matura and Farruk Dhondy who were all part of Black Theatre Co-op) Channel 4, Eastenders, Carmel Roberts BBC, The Real McCoy a sketch show playing various characters, BBC. Agatha in Sanctuary and AMC production and Death in Paradise and many other television shows.
Judith had her own live chat show, Judith Jacob Yabba Yabba’s with Friends which was very successful and featured various artists such as Janet Kay, Rudolph Walker, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Garth Crooks, Felix Dexter, Omar and many, many more.
Judith is one of the co-founders of ‘The Bibi Crew’, who wrote, produced and marketed their productions of ‘On A Level’, ‘But Stop! We Have Work To Do’, ‘Shutdown’ and ‘Get Raunchy’.
Judith is currently on Concious radio 102fm every Thursday 1-4pm.
On being a black woman...
Natalie Bourne-Moses
Natalie Bourne-Moses is the inspiring founder of The Angels Academies, one of the UK’s longest-running cheerleading programmes. Since its inception in 2000, Natalie has dedicated herself to empowering underprivileged children and families in NW London, providing holistic support through physical training, mental wellbeing initiatives, and character development programmes. With over 160 members aged 3 to adult, her organisation continues to thrive as a beacon of empowerment and inclusivity.
Growing up in NW London, Natalie pursued her passion for dance, eventually becoming the only Black athlete on the Team England Cheerleading team at age 19. Her journey motivated her to make cheerleading accessible to minority and low-income communities, training thousands of children across London over the last 24 years.
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On being a black woman...
Natasha Preville
Natasha Preville (BSc, MSc, Dip.) is a distinguished professional with over 25 years of cross-sector experience, including more than a decade in senior leadership within the screen industries. Her career highlights include spearheading numerous award-winning campaigns for the BBC and Red Bee Media. As an author, advocate, and dedicated mentor; Natasha is deeply committed to dismantling barriers for storytellers and young audiences. She is an active member of the TIME’S UP UK movement, working tirelessly to champion equitable access and enhance diverse representation both on and behind the camera. Most recently, Natasha trademarked, co-founded, and launched The Brixton Film Festival 2024, a platform celebrating and preserving the legacies of unheard storytellers.
Throughout her accomplished career, Natasha has been a fervent exponent for the transformative power of education, sport, and culture in shaping lives and communities. She founded an Agency dedicated to elevating young talent, creating pathways for them to thrive within the culture, media, and sports sectors. Natasha has served on various boards, including Chair of the Association of Panel Members, Independent Director for the National Governing Body of Parkour UK, and proud Parent Governor. She now serves as Vice Chair at The Norwood School, continuing her unwavering mission to inspire, challenge, empower, and uplift.
On being a black woman...
Sandra Igwe
Sandra Igwe is a pioneering Black maternal health advocate and social entrepreneur revolutionising support for Black mothers through The Motherhood Group, an organisation delivering innovative digital solutions and community-driven initiatives. As Founder and Chief Executive, she spearheads impactful programs including Black Mum Fest and the Black Maternal Health Conference UK.
Sandra serves as Co-Chair of the National Inquiry into Racial Injustice in Maternity Care and is a Trustee of Birthrights Charity. Her book “My Black Motherhood: Mental Health, Stigma, Racism and the System” amplifies Black maternal voices while challenging healthcare systems. A respected TEDx speaker, she has shared her expertise with organizations including Meta, Nike Women, and NHS England.
Her work has earned recognition from both Vogue UK and Forbes as an Influential Woman of the Year, and she is a recipient of the Precious Award for Social Entrepreneur of the Year in 2024.
On being a black woman...
Claudette Thornton
Claudz aka Miss Ouch – Founder of The Artist Injection, DJ, Presenter, and Advocate for Unsigned Talent. During a 26-year career, Claudz rose to Head of Department in Further Education, leading with vision and drive. Seeking more freedom and balance, she made the bold decision to step away, launching herself into a meteoric second path.
Starting with three internet radio stations championing Neo Soul in London, Toronto, and Chicago, Claudz launched her own platform, The Artist Injection, during the pandemic. In just nine years overall, she’s become a trailblazing multi-genre DJ, online presenter, events promoter, influencer, and music columnist for two magazines, providing spaces for independent talent to thrive.
Having interviewed over 100 artists across music, comedy, film, sports, and entertainment, Claudz helps amplify their voices with her versatile approach. She’s performed at the Jazz Café, supported US artists like Ledisi and Kindred Family Soul, presented awards, introduced artists on stage at Strictly Sophisticated Promotions, and created her own Neo & Irregular Music Brunch events.
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On being a black woman...
Angel Lue-Taim
My name is Angel Lue-Taim known more as Ms Croydon Galaxy UK 2017/18 the year I represented the Borough of Croydon at Galaxy Pageants.
I also am the Beauty & Brains Hair Award Winner 2021. RWUK (Real Women UK) was born in 2016 in honour of my mum with talk shows Online then transferred onto Empire Radio UK. Different guests have been on the show and I find this enables me to reach more people & for us to share knowledge.
I attend events in my community to fully support others and it’s great to see people’s visions formed. I have always found it rewarding to help others such as volunteering at my local church with their legal advice bureau & then being a school governor for a primary school in Lambeth for over 10 years.
I use my Beauty Pageant Title’s & RWUK to promote, raise awareness of small businesses & charities. On my journey I became an Ambassador for two domestic abuse charities which is close to my heart as no one should have to go through this. I have always worked as a civil servant in different departments assisting individuals as much as I can.
On being a black woman...
Don't miss The Exciting Awards Ceremony & After-Party
9th March 2025, London
You’ve voted for your favourite nominee, now show your support and secure your place at this gala Awards night, celebrating women of colour and their achievements.
THE POWER OF A WOMAN AWARDS 2025
Sunday 9th March
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London WC2B 5DA
THE POWER OF A WOMAN AWARDS
Sunday 9th March 2025
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London WC2B 5DA
