BCA’s Lisa Anderson wins Leadership Award

BCA Managing Director, Lisa Anderson receiving her Leadership Award | Credit: The PRECIOUS Awards

The Black Cultural Archives (BCA) is proud to announce that its Managing Director, Lisa Anderson, has been honoured with the Leadership Award at the prestigious Precious Awards 2024. The ceremony, held on Friday, 15 November, celebrates the remarkable achievements of Black women in business and leadership across the UK.

Now in its 18th year, the Precious Awards spotlight trailblazers making an indelible impact in their respective fields. This year’s Leadership Award acknowledges Lisa Anderson’s outstanding dedication to preserving and celebrating Black British history and culture through BCA.

Speaking about the award, Lisa Anderson said:
"I am deeply humbled to receive this recognition. At the Black Cultural Archives, our mission is to amplify Black voices and share our stories, and this award underscores the importance of that work. It is an honour to stand alongside so many incredible women who are leading change in their communities and industries."

Since its founding in 1981, the BCA has been the UK’s only national heritage centre dedicated to collecting, preserving, and celebrating the history of African and Caribbean people in Britain.