Deaffest Co-Founder Nikki Stratton has been selected as one of the finalists for the University of Wolverhampton’s Entrepreneurial Award!
It is a delight to see Nikki nominated for this award, which recognises and celebrates her entrepreneurial skills in her work with Deaffest, Zebra Access CIO and Zebra Uno Ltd, which she co-founded with her business partner Marilyn Willrich.
Nikki is Deaf and comes from a Deaf family of three generations. She has worked in the media field for many years, gaining a wealth of experience in roles such as, BSL consultant, presenter, in-vision interpreter in the broadcast television industry, and for corporate/public projects.
Nikki and Marilyn co-founded Zebra Uno Limited in 2003. It is a successful company which focuses on digital media and communication. In 2006, they launched Deaffest, the UK’s leading Deaf-led Film & Arts Festival, a project which runs under the charity Zebra Access CIO, which Nikki and Marilyn co-founded in 2005.
With over 20 years of media experience under Nikki’s belt, she strives to be a role model for the younger generation of deaf people, especially those who run or aspire to run a business.
We will post out an update after the Awards event on 27th June 2023!
Some of you have been waiting agog for the Deaffest on Tour news… The first tour of 2023 will be happening at Norfolk Deaf Festival!
Norfolk Deaf Festival, an event that celebrates d/Deaf culture through events and activities, will take place from the 7th to the 8th of July at The Forum, Norwich, NR2 1TF. The festival’s seventh edition will be celebrating the theme ‘Comedy’.
Photo credit: Norfolk Deaf Festival
In collaboration with Norfolk Deaf Festival, Deaffest on Tour will be bringing the element of film by screening a range of high-quality films on Saturday the 8th of July 2023, that are free to watch. Booking is required due to the limited number of tickets available – click here to get your ticket! Channel your inner film buff by coming along to the screenings and sharing your thoughts on the films!
Also, there will be a Deaffest stall at the festival where you can come over and sign hi!
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