An employee from Amazon in Warrington, whose passion for supporting his local community has been recognised at the company’s annual “That’s BENtastic!” Awards, run by the Operations arm of Amazon’s Black Employee Network for the UK & Ireland.
Majid Shemsedin was nominated by his colleagues for creating the first East African (Habashen) Community Group at Amazon in Warrington, which has become a meaningful support network within the workplace.
What began as an idea has grown into an active community of more than 40 members, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical support to colleagues. Awards judges noted that many members have already benefited from the support, advice, and connections created through the group. Through this initiative, Majid helped build a stronger sense of belonging, inclusion, and unity among employees from diverse backgrounds.
Now in their fifth year, the awards recognise and reward employees who have made a significant contribution to their community over the past 12 months – whether by uplifting others, creating positive change, or having a lasting impact on the people around them.
Fatai Sulaiman, President of BEN UK Ops, added: “Five years on, the That’s BENtastic! awards exist to recognise the incredible work Amazon employees like Majid have within Black and Ethnic minority communities, both in the workplace and beyond. I’m proud to recognise Majid’s efforts to support those around him with this award. He is an incredibly valued member of the Amazon Warrington team, and his work has a real impact on the lives of many people in our community.”
The Black Employee Network (BEN UK & IE) is an employee resource group at Amazon, open to Black employees and allies. Their mission at Amazon is to recruit, retain, and empower Black employees and allies across the business.
BEN UK Ops is a branch of the network specifically for employees in the operational arm of Amazon’s business. Through BEN UK Ops, employees have access to resources, networking opportunities and engaging initiatives to support their personal and professional growth.
Amazon has 13 employee-led groups which play an important role in bringing Amazon employees from across the business together and creating a sense of community globally while encouraging inclusivity and diversity.
These groups include BEN, Glamazon, Asians at Amazon, and Women at Amazon.
To find out more about diversity at Amazon, visit About Amazon
