THE 2024 QUEER STUDENT AWARDS

The Queer Student Awards are the UK's first annual event celebrating talented young LGBTQ+ individuals who are making a difference in their lives and communities.

  • EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR 2024

    Bentley won the Employer of the Year award for our efforts to create an inclusive and welcoming environment, where everyone feels they belong. Our support systems, employee resource groups, and initiatives aim to promote equality and inclusivity throughout the company. The judges loved that Bentley's DEI strategy is integrated into the entire business, as we aim to be the most diverse luxury car maker.

  • RISING STAR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024

    Benjamin McCormick received the Rising Star of the Year award, recognising his amazing impact. As Co-Chair of the BeProud Network, he's been key in engaging colleagues to identify and remove barriers, offer peer support, and build networks of allies to raise awareness and support for LGBTQ+ topics at Bentley and in the local community.

Commenting on his achievement, Benjamin McCormick, said:    

“It was a wonderful surprise to be nominated for this award celebrating some amazing LGBTQ+ young people whose impact on the world often goes unrecognised. As someone who grew up struggling to find relatable role models, it is heart-warming to be considered and see awards such as the QSA provide a platform for others like me, showing that it is possible to be queer and thrive in study, work, and life.      

To win this award for me demonstrates that young queer people can make a positive impact on the world, even in organisations as prestigious and established as Bentley, for the future. If I can do it, I hope it gives courage for others to do the same.”  

VIEW ALL OF THE 2024 QSA WINNERS HERE
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