Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has been nominated for a prestigious British Diversity Award.
The awards feature an array of inspirational celebrities and public figures alike. The ceremony will recognise individuals with a history of working to advance equality and opportunity for traditionally marginalised sections of society.
The Sky Sports pundit has been shortlisted for a Media Champion in the Public Eye Award for his work this year in helping to launch Football For Change, which aims to give young people from disadvantaged backgrounds opportunities in education and sport across the North West.
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The former Reds star is also recognised for his work with the 23 Foundation and The Oliver King Foundation, having driven forward their campaign to make it mandatory for all schools to have a defibrillator on site.
OKF founder, Mark King, said: “We’re delighted Jamie has been nominated for a British Diversity Award. He has been an incredible champion for the foundation and this recognition is thoroughly deserved.”
Big names including Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock have also been shortlisted for accolades in the same categories.
The singer is nominated for her powerful BBC documentary, Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Race, Pop and Power, which followed the pop singer as she confronted her experience as the only black member of Little Mix in the music industry.
Meanwhile, after showing the world acceptance and how to be their true selves following his gold medal success in Tokyo, Tom Daley is nominated alongside comedian John Bishop for his work to support and advocate on behalf of the LGBT+ community.
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, for his tireless and well-documented campaigning and Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose-Ayling Ellis are also listed for awards.
British Diversity Awards founder, Linda Riley, said: "We are incredibly excited to be announcing the shortlist of the inaugural Burberry sponsored British Diversity Awards.
“These awards will shine a light on the individuals, organisations, charities and unsung heroes who help to make the world and workplaces a better place for others across all strands of diversity.
“'We believe that by continuing to celebrate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion that we can help make the UK a better place to live and work for everyone.”
TV presenter June Sarpong will host the 2022 Burberry British Diversity Awards at London's Grand Connaught Rooms on Thursday 10 March.
The awards will celebrate the individuals and organisations working to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, acknowledging milestones in business, media, politics and grassroots activism.
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