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Damian Alexander Dubel
The visionary Founder of The Dubel Prize, also leads Dubel Holdings , a dynamic portfolio of companies including Mr Red Fox of London, Disrupt Events, Miosc Creative Studios, and Bella Mayford. With a longstanding passion for the arts and events, Damian has seamlessly combined his expertise and interests to create The Dubel Prize, celebrating creativity, innovation, and diversity.
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Carsten Recksik
Having studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg and the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, Recksik practiced as an artist and curated or co-curated exhibitions at the Institute of Contemporary Arts London, the German Embassy in London, Modern Art Oxford, and the European Commission London. He has also acted as project manager for various galleries, including Haus der Kunst in Munich and Hauser & Wirth London, overseeing the organisation of shows by Andreas Gursky, Ai Weiwei, Paul McCarthy, Ellsworth Kelly, and Pierre Huyghe.
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Alfie Boe OBE
Alfie Boe OBE is a celebrated tenor renowned for his remarkable versatility across theatre, music, and television. With 11 Top 10 albums, including two chart-topping successes, Alfie has captivated audiences worldwide. Acclaimed for his commanding operatic performances and iconic portrayal of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, he continues to define excellence in the performing arts. In 2019, Alfie was honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his outstanding contributions to music and charity.
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Renée Elliott
Renée Elliott is an American-born organic pioneer and visionary entrepreneur. In 1995, she founded Planet Organic, the UK’s first organic supermarket, redefining retail with her belief that values-driven businesses can thrive while making a positive impact. A recognised health and wellbeing expert, Renée is also the author of three books, including What to Eat and How to Eat It.
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Richard Utting
Richard has been with Centrepoint for over 10 years and is responsible for producing many of the charity's fundraising galas, which have included performances from Taylor Swift, Jon Bon Jovi, and Duran Duran. He is currently raising funds and awareness for the organisation's £30m Independent Living Programme, which offers young people an apprenticeship/career and a home with the rent capped at a third of their salary. He enjoys painting and sculpture and is the songwriter of the band, Dexter Flew.
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Naomi Heaton
Naomi Heaton, an Oxford graduate, began her career at the advertising agency Leo Burnett before becoming a Board Director at Saatchi & Saatchi and Young & Rubicam, where she advised major multinationals. In 1990, she launched LCP/Private Office, pioneering full-service investor representation in London's prime residential property market. Now focused on developing The Other House, a joint venture between LCP/Private Office and pension fund APG, Naomi, as founder and CEO, has introduced the innovative concept of 'Residents Clubs,' blending hotel service, apartment-style living, and a private members club for any length of stay. Recognised among Citywealth's Top 50 CEOs and featured in Spear's 500, Naomi continues to lead with vision and distinction.
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Julian Usher
Julian is an experienced art dealer with several years of experience managing client portfolios. He is Sotheby's trained and is the CEO of Red Eight Gallery. "Our artists come from all corners of the globe, bringing unique perspectives and artistic visions to their work. We take pride in supporting talented individuals and giving them a platform to showcase their creations."
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Luke Edgar
Luke Edgar, an award-winning artist and recipient of last year’s prestigious Dubel Prize, is based in Essex, UK. Renowned for his innovative approach, Edgar has pioneered a unique artistic process that combines tattooing on steel with traditional painting techniques, creating works that are both striking and unconventional.
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Farzana Sarwar
Farzana has always been passionate about the arts, studying at the Academy of Art in London. With a background as a specialist art teacher spanning over two decades, she currently sources new artistic talent and organises their exhibitions in her gallery at OMNIDE. She actively encourages upcoming artists to share their unique expression and artistic energy in live workshops.
Farzana has a global perspective on art as a universal language that expresses the energies of the world community. With her longstanding background in education, diversity, and inclusion, she actively supports female artists and those from diverse backgrounds to exhibit their work.
She is also currently on a mission championing women's empowerment. This is through the development of a free global platform to promote a movement that empowers mothers by connecting them to companies to improve their work skills, education, and economic empowerment.
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Giuseppe de Wilde
Giuseppe is the General Manager of Home House Private Members Club, where his leadership and innovation shine. He spearheaded the creation of the award-winning Home House Gin, a celebrated symbol of the club’s heritage and sophistication. Giuseppe now brings his expertise to a partnership with The Dubel Prize, showcasing his commitment to excellence and distinction.
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Okiem
OKIEM is a pianist and composer whose music is described as "cinematic classical." He creates his signature sound by combining piano, orchestral instruments, and synthesizers. He has toured on keyboards for many of the biggest artists in the music industry, from Leona Lewis to Tinie Tempah, and has opened for John Legend and Prince. Most recently, he toured with Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer Duke Dumont. Prior to that, he toured with and wrote songs for Russian sensation Sergey Lazarev, which involved relocating to Moscow for three years. This unique wealth of experience with top-class artists helps to shape his unique sound, compositions, and astounding live performances that continue to captivate his audiences.