May 24th, 2025 | 6pm | The Crystal Suite, Manchester, M18 7BA

JUDGES

Juanita Margerison

Olalekan Ayuba

Dr Idorenyin Charles (Idee)

Nisha Kedia

Epiphania Muranda-Odunlami

Catherine Taylor

Nkoyo Shadracks

Jephter Alozie Amadi

Tracey Peake

Juanita Margerison

Olalekan Ayuba

Lekan Emmanuel Ayuba, BSc, PGCert, MSc, is an accomplished clinical researcher and project manager with over 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and drug development industry. .
He holds a distinction in MSc Pharmacology and Drug Development from Hull York Medical School, UK, and has developed a deep understanding of clinical trial processes.
Currently, Lekan serves as the Director of Click Operations (UK) Limited. A member of the British Pharmaceutical Society, he is also pursuing a doctorate in Corporate Organizational Leadership and Good Governance exploring Leadership in Crisis Management:
With exceptional communication and analytical skills, Lekan Ayuba is dedicated career coach to many and involved in advancing clinical research and fostering innovation within the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr Idorenyin Charles (Idee)

Dr Idorenyin Charles is an Urgent Care physician with over 20 years experience.
CEO/Founder of The Health Gospel CIC, a non-religious organisation based in North East Lincolnshire
Public Speaker, Health and Social justice Advocate. Teacher, trainer and mentor.
A Medical Expert and Business owner.

Nisha Kedia

Epiphania Muranda-Odunlami

Epiphania Muranda-Odunlami, known as Eppie, is a Zimbabwean-born Advanced Practice Radiographer and Clinical Lead IR Radiographer for the NHS in the UK. She holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography from Salford University. Eppie is a devoted Christian, preacher, and teacher, passionate about raising awareness on domestic violence, health, trauma bonds, and more. She founded the charity Inspirational Women to Action CIC to empower women and families.

Eppie authored “Down But Not Out,” a book encouraging and educating readers about silent struggles and abuses, and the impact of COVID-19. She is also a public speaker, mentor, coach, and counselor, dedicated to helping others find their careers and purpose. Married with two children and two grandsons, Eppie is fearless in challenging bullying and harassment.

Three words that describe Eppie: Contentment, Inspirational, Empathetic.

Catherine Taylor

My name is Catherine Taylor…I’m in my sixties and was born in Manchester UK. I am a devoted Catholic and also went to a Catholic school…

I went to the headquarter for the Institute of Cultural Affairs in Chicago, United states of America, and then later worked on their community projects in Glasgow.

I also worked for the British Red Cross Society, liaising with the International Red Cross in Geneva for missing people.

Furthermore, I worked for the YCW Young Christian Worker Movement as National Secretary and Area Organiser for the Westminster Diocese in London.

Later, I went to the University of Bolton for a BA Hons in Fine Art and enjoy producing oil paintings and photography and have performed on stage with the MaD Theatre Company, which also works with young people.

I work closely with inspirational women to action, a charity organisation
(IWTA), which deals with various abuses, including domestic violence. For the past six years, I have been IWTA photographer. I love giving back to the community.

Nkoyo Shadracks

Nkoyo Shadracks is a registered nurse (mental health) and the founder of Bold St3p C.I.C., a mental wellbeing support, dedicated to helping individuals improve their emotional resilience, with her nursing background, she is committed to promoting conversation about mental health and advocates for better mental health care in communities.

She is also the Chairperson of AkwaCross UK, an indigenous group focused on promoting cultural awareness within the African diaspora in the UK, Nkoyo leads initiatives that celebrate heritage while addressing community needs.

She is also a trustee of Dimobi Disability Trust.

Nkoyo is passionate about empowering others. She believes in creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued and supported.

Jephter Alozie Amadi

CDD MSL Analyst at Handelsbanken Plc.
PhD Research Candidate at Glasgow Caledonian University
Mr Amadi has experience in Retail and Commercial Banking, Business and Finance Industry where he gained excellent interpersonal and communication skills, from handling different Corporate clients and Individual customers in various Banks, with ability to streamline, optimize and exceed targets while working on his own or as part of a team.

He is capable of supervising others and calm under pressure. Also skilled in dealing with problems in a resourceful manner and negotiating to achieve mutually benefiting agreement. Mr Amadi is always willing to learn, undertake new challenge and opportunities in Project Management, Finance, Banking, Business and Marketing.

Tracey Peake