MTM Awards #10 & Beyond!

MTM Awards, launched in 2012 by Mast The Magazine in the South West of England, celebrate business and culture within diverse ethnic communities. They are the first of their kind in the UK and winners receive a custom-made hand-crafted Bristol Blue Flame. The ceremony takes place at the Bristol Marriott Hotel, now Delta Marriott Hotel, in Bristol city center since 2014.

The 2023 awards feature 5 categories, totaling 15 awards, along with 5 Special Recognitions presented to communities beyond Asian, black, and ethnic groups. Introduced in 2020, the Environmental Excellence Award falls under the Open Category alongside National & International awards.

To be eligible for an award, nominees must have made a difference between January 1 and midnight of the Glittering Gala Award Evening held every November – December. Nominations must be officially submitted through the MTM Awards online nomination form.

The MTM Awards panel, comprised of specialists in respective categories, shortlists nominees based on the MTM Awards Questionnaire and online voting. The winners are then selected by the full panel after verifying and counting the votes, with their names revealed only at the Glittering Gala Award Evening.

Winning an MTM Award brings recognition, prestige, and significant boosts to the success of the winners. Over the years, the awards have become more inclusive, supporting grassroots artists, suppliers, and volunteers while promoting sustainability among all participants.

Now in its 11th year, the MTM Awards have seen remarkable growth, with 193 award winners, 91 Special Recognition honours, 5,450 welcomes, 8,350 nominees, and over 227,500 votes cast since their inception in 2012.