Diane Davis
Founder & Chief Executive, MRANIBuilt on belief in every community
MRANI was founded to do something Northern Ireland had never done before — create a dedicated stage where the contributions of minority ethnic people were not merely acknowledged, but genuinely celebrated.
We are a registered charity committed to recognising excellence, promoting integration, and championing the rights, wellbeing, and economic contribution of ethnic minority communities across Northern Ireland.
Celebrate — recognise and honour talent, leadership, and contribution through annual awards ceremonies
Connect — bring communities, businesses, and institutions together to build an inclusive Northern Ireland
Empower — provide mentoring, training, career support, and a growing member network
Advocate — challenge bias, promote equity, and raise public awareness of minority communities' vital role
"By uniting as one, we not only overcome challenges but also create a society where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered."
— Diane Davis, Founder & CEO, MRANIFaces of MRANI
Twelve winners. Twelve stories of excellence across Northern Ireland's minority community — celebrated at the MRANI Awards 2026.
The Business Case
Why Corporate Partners Choose MRANI
Public Tenders & ESG
Gain verifiable, audited metrics demonstrating local community integration and economic inclusion — directly boosting public-sector tender scores and satisfying ESG mandates.
Recruitment & Supply
Unlock an underrepresented talent pool of vetted graduates and professionals through direct integration with the MBNNI job board and diverse supply chains.
Training & Networking
Upskill internal hiring teams through accredited cultural training while joining high-level founder roundtables and celebrated cultural festivals.
Event
Heritage & Innovation Summit
Black History Month summit at QUB Business School bringing together founders, enterprise owners, and cultural changemakers exploring heritage and innovation.
Event
Multicultural Women Network
An evening of networking and empowerment, connecting diverse women professionals to share experiences and build supportive industry links.
Event
MRANI Awards 2026 🌟
The most inspiring night of the year — celebrating excellence, diversity, and community at the Minorities Recognition Awards NI.
Become part of the community
MRANI membership connects you to a thriving network of minority professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across Northern Ireland.
Community Member
Stay Connected. Be Part of the Community.
A simple way to connect, stay informed, and take part in the wider community without a membership fee.
Key Benefits
- Access to public community events
- Community news and updates
- Invitations to selected open events
- Connect with the wider network
- Discover upcoming opportunities
Individual Member
Grow Your Network. Elevate Your Profile.
Built for professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals who want stronger connections, greater visibility, and more opportunities to grow.
Key Benefits
- Priority access to networking opportunities
- Member discounts on selected events
- Peer networking and support
- Executive recognition and member features
- Access to the Talent Showcase
- Opportunities to build valuable professional connections
Corporate Member
Partner With Purpose. Grow Your Impact.
A strategic membership for organisations looking to strengthen their brand, connect with talent, and create meaningful opportunities across the network.
Key Benefits
- Enterprise partnership status
- Increased brand visibility across the network
- Opportunities to co-host events and initiatives
- Access to recruitment and talent opportunities
- Workplace DEI workshops and support
- Strategic networking with businesses and professionals
- Corporate recognition across selected MBNNI activities
Support MRANI
We are happy to be a collaborative Community for Organisations to exchange ideas, share advice and empower each other to create a working environment for all talent to thrive and succeed.
If you would like to discuss a potential partnership with MRANI, please contact us via phone on 07436397783
The Minorities Recognition Awards NI (MRANI) is an initiative set up to recognize and celebrate excellence among Minority business in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland has a proud history of welcoming and integrating migrants from different parts of the world and these awards will also create a conducive atmosphere for migrant businesses and the local people to come together and celebrate the positive contribution of migrant businesses and Professionals to the community.
MRANI exists to effectively reduce bias and promote unity in the workplace, diversity must be celebrated. Fostering equality and cultural diversity is a major challenge that all of society is facing right now. Business, and more specifically people management, can play an important role in this regard by focusing on workplace diversity and inclusion policies and strategies. The existence of differences within a particular framework is called diversity. Ethnic, cultural, religious differences, and various other factors can all play a role in the workplace. The practice of ensuring that people with these differences feel a sense of connection and encouragement from the company is called inclusion. In the workplace, equality is about making sure people have equal opportunities, and equal pay and that their differences are accepted. It promotes a safe, secure, and inclusive workplace where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive.
DonateWhat people are saying
Northern Ireland's First Minorities Recognition Awards Are Launched
In the wake of recent acts of violence targeting minority businesses, MRANI launched a powerful platform to celebrate the contributions of ethnic minorities to Northern Ireland's economic and social fabric.
Working with MRANI for the past three months has brought me immense happiness and played an irreplaceable role in helping me gain valuable experiences that proved vital in my job search. I felt a profound sense of joy and pride as we worked together to support and highlight the contributions of ethnic minority communities in Northern Ireland.
My journey of working alongside Diane and managing the MRANI website has been both joyful and educational. This experience pushed me to learn about WordPress development, a skill I have now added to my arsenal. I am grateful to MRANI for the opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to the community in ways that would not have been possible on my own.
We are proud to announce that we have recently celebrated the first MRANI Awards for Ethnic Minority communities in Northern Ireland. Nominations are now opened for the next Awards that will be celebrated on the 04/10/2026 at Titanic Belfast.
Checkout our video from the first ceremony below.
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
We greatly appreciate your support of our organization and the Minority Community.
Get In Touch
You can also contact us directly in the following Emails.
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Head of Leadership and engagement
magda.ajani@minorityawardsni.org.uk
Complete the contact form below and one of our dedicated Business Consultants will be in touch shortly.
The MRANI Recognition Awards is an initiative set up to recognize and celebrate excellence among minority community businesses in Northern Ireland.
HAVE YOU ANY QUESTIONS?
Contact the MRANI team today
Company Location
Ulster Bank Entrepreneur Accelerator
1st Floor, Donegall Square East,
Belfast BT1 5UB – Depot 035
Northern Ireland
WORKING HOURS
Find out opening hours and information.
Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 19:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 13:00pm
Sunday: Closed
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Email: admin@minorityawardsni.org.uk
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