Integrated marketing and communications agency, tigerbond, has been named a finalist in The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion of the Year category.
Headquartered in London with offices stretching across the UK and Canada, the 100 plus strong global team has put DE&I at the heart of its business model.
The shortlist comes as the agency embraced technology and innovation to help with the rollout of its DE&I strategy. The design and build of a bespoke internal communications platform (EDDI – Equity, Diversity, Decolonization and Inclusion) has been instrumental in its success.
The platform allows for the sharing of resources, training and guidance as well as opinion and views from inside the agency and external DE&I experts. It has become so successful that the IP is now shared with clients looking to improve their own diversity strategies.
Tigerbond CEO, Laurna Woods, said: “When we formed tigerbond, we made a promise that our business would be a force for good – through the people we employ, the work we create, the suppliers we partner and the causes we support.
“Two years in and we are more committed than ever to creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We demonstrate our progress not with words but through continual, substantive change and accountable action.
“To be shortlisted in the British Business Excellence Awards is a pinch me moment for all our people who have made it happen. They embrace our culture and values every day and ensure that our DE&I strategy is palpable at every touch point of our business. It’s engrained in our DNA and it will be a forever journey for us. Our commitment as tigers is to never stand still.”
tigerbond formed in 2021 following a management buyout of Beattie Communications and has recorded record growth by bolting on innovative new services and products. The agency’s specialisms include PR, social media and video production through to digital marketing, web design and build, branding and creative.
The agency has also pledged its commitment to joining the B Corp journey after establishing its dedicated sustainability practice, tigerB in 2022. This year, tigerbond also achieved Campaign’s Best Places to Work status, landing 5th place out of 100 UK agencies.
Sarah Austin, Founder & Director of the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards, commented on the announcement:
“As the UK’s unrivalled celebration of business brilliance, resilience, and innovation – the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards takes centre stage – and this year is no exception. The anticipation is electrifying as we gear up for the grand event at the glamorous Grosvenor Hotel.
“Our excitement levels have hit the roof as we’ve witnessed a spectacular level of submissions across a wide range of dynamic industries – but with a real trend across the energy, recruitment, wellbeing, food & drink, and tech sectors, highlighting just how much the UK business landscape is thriving.
“Kudos to each and every finalist who has made the shortlist – your entries have truly left us in awe of your extraordinary talent and dedication, setting the bar high for what it means to be a champion in the business world. You’ve made us stand up and take notice, and we can’t wait to celebrate your remarkable achievements.”
The British Business Excellence Awards is the elite business awards programme for businesses of all shapes and sizes. The awards host a year-long programme of networking events, round tables and exemplary judging processes, all of which will then culminate in a spectacular awards ceremony on Tuesday 14th November 2023 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
