Hall of Fame

Every trophy tells a story

Meet the people, businesses and community leaders honoured at the Dorset Ethnic Heroes Awards since 2018: role models in business, community and academia.

2019Award winners

5 winners honoured

A winner holding a crystal trophy, flanked by two guests

Arts & Culture

Kim West

A winner in an embroidered abaya holding her trophy on the red carpet

Young Achiever

Nawar Yasmin Saadi

A winner holding a crystal trophy with two guests

Unsung Hero

Rita Elzagali

Two guests with a trophy on the red carpet

Sports Leadership

Ricardas Mongela

Community Group

Dorset Polish Centre

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