The Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, Arts and Sports Awards (commonly abbreviated as BEFFTA) are an awards ceremony aimed at honouring the best entertainment, showbiz, leadership and sports personalities from the black and ethnic communities in the United Kingdom, United States, Africa, Caribbean, Canada, Asia, Australia, Europe and globally.
[2] The aim of the awards is to recognise and celebrate the achievements within the African and Caribbean community from the world of fashion, music, film, media and TV.
[3] The very first ceremony took place during Black History Month on 17 October 2009 at the Hilton London Metropole.
[4] The award has categories to accommodate all areas of the entertainment and arts industry, which include Music, Dance, Comedy, Radio, Television, Films, Models, DJs, Events, Photography, Fashion designers, Magazine and newspapers, Hair stylists, and Make-up artists.
[3] Categories in the Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, Arts and Sports Awards are as follows:[5] The nomination process is in the hands of the public, then there is a vetting and shortlisting process for finalists, before public voting commences.