THE MTM AWARDS VIP GUESTS
Since its inception in 2012, the MTM Awards has been privileged to welcome a remarkable roster of VIP guests, including civic leaders, service commanders, and community champions from the South West of England, the UK, and across the globe. From our inaugural event, which featured Mayor George Ferguson (Bristol), Councillor Peter Abraham (Bristol), and Councillor Ian Boulton (South Gloucestershire), to subsequent years, we have consistently been honoured by influential figures who share our vision of celebrating culture, achievement, and community impact.
Notable early supporters, such as Ken Simpson of FSB, Vanessa Moon-Moon of Executive Search, and Sue Mountstevens in 2016, played a pivotal role in shaping the platform we continue to grow today. Over the years, our events have also welcomed distinguished guests from international waters, including the Speaker of the County Government of Mombasa, Ahrub Shastry, in 2018, reflecting the MTM Awards’ reach and commitment to connecting communities worldwide.
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A Warm Welcome to Our International Delegates, Finalists, artistes, and guests!
Distinguished VIP Guests & Dignitaries – MTM Awards Season 13
Our past VIPs have included H.E. Ngolamb Ngokwey, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Kingdom, who is dedicated to deepening diplomatic, cultural, and economic relations between the DRC and the UK.
H.E. Mbelwa Kairuki, the High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Kingdom, is a distinguished diplomat committed to strengthening bilateral ties, trade, cultural exchange and investment between Tanzania and the UK.
Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of the City and County of Bristol, serves as His Majesty’s representative, with her foremost duty being to uphold the dignity of the Crown. She promotes harmony, civic pride and collaboration across voluntary, social, commercial and civic sectors, fostering unity and positive engagement throughout the city.
The Lord Mayor of Bristol, The Right Worshipful Mayor of Gloucester. The Mayor of Bath
George Ferguson, former elected Mayor of Bristol (2012–2016), was the first independent politician to lead a major English city.
The Chair of South Gloucestershire Council, the Mayor ot Yate Town Council, the mayors of Stroud, Calne, Taunton, Swindon, Bradley Stoke and many others.
Vanessa Moon BSc (Hons), Founding Director of Moon Executive Search,
Sue Mountstevens OBE, Chair of Trustees at Quartet Community Foundation, is the former Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset.
Cllr Ian Boulton, Co-Leader of South Gloucestershire Council, Councillor for Staple Hill and Mangotsfield, was one of the very first civic leaders to join us as a guest at the inaugural MTM Awards in 2012.
Celebrating the Essence of Business and Culture Across Our Rich and Diverse Communities…
Since 2012, we’ve had the privilege of celebrating 237 award winners and presenting 121 Special Recognitions. Along the way, we’ve been inspired by 13,150 nominations, received over 304,000 votes from our community, and welcomed more than 7,150 guests and participants to our events.