APM Board Member Yetunde Adeshile shortlisted for The National Diversity Awards from over 90,000 nominations and votes

Association for Project Management (APM) Board Member Yetunde Adeshile has been nominated as a Positive Role Model in the category of Race, Religion and Faith at the 2023 National Diversity Awards. Yetunde is a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), a Fellow of APM (FAPM), a Registered Project Professional (RPP), Borough Councillor, and Deputy Mayor of Basildon, Essex.

Alongside serving as an APM Board Trustee, Yetunde is a Conservative Councillor for Vange, Basildon. She was the first black woman to stand as a conservative candidate in Basildon and to be confirmed/signed in as a councillor in the borough. She is also the first woman to be Deputy Mayor for the borough.

An advocate for youth development, women's empowerment, equality, diversity, and inclusion, Yetunde founded and serves as CEO of The Next Chosen Generation CiC. Supporting underprivileged young people, predominantly from black, Asian, minority, and ethnic backgrounds (BAME). Yetunde is a Director and Vice-Chair at Basildon Side by Side, a community organisation aimed at bridging the equality divide in the borough. In addition to supporting communities nationally her projects extend internationally. Yetunde’s other achievements include being elected as the President of Nigerians in Community, Essex (NiCE), facilitating positive change and integration for the Nigerian community in the UK and Nigeria.

Cllr. Yetunde Adeshile ChPP, FAPM, RPP, MBA, shares her thoughts on her nomination, she says:

“I was confirmed as a finalist following over 90,000 nominations and votes this year. This is really amazing. I am over the moon about being nominated. It has been a very humbling surprise to be recognised for my achievements and contributions to society - as a change activist - channelling my energy for good causes.

“The main reason why being a good role model is important to me is because I work with young people, and women who need people who can inspire them to make the most of the opportunities, so that they can rise and become the next generation role models. Society needs good role models to help inspire others to achieve great outcomes in life. I am humbled to have reached the finals for the National Diversity Awards as a Positive Role Model. I look forward to continuing inspiring others to rise in society.

“I would like to use this opportunity to thank everyone who have supported me with their nomination and votes.”

The 2023 National Diversity Awards takes place at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on 15 September 2023, to find out more visit the award's website.

You can visit Yetunde’s career profile for more information about her professional background.