The UK can boast of a vast number of Asians within various walks of life. Many occupy senior or board level positions in top firms, some lead successful businesses or head community services or head sports teams. Ingrained in the Asian culture and work ethic are traits such as hard work, determination and the passion to succeed against all odds. As a result, their belief in high standards and commitment to continuous development is second to none. To reward such talents, and recognise their unparalleled contributions, Asian Business Publications Limited organises their Asian Achievers Awards every year in London.
The awards are a star-studded event where the renown and crème de la crème attend to celebrate and acknowledge the contribution of the British Asians in today's society. The awards in its 16th year, will be held at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel, in September 2016.
There are ten categories for the Asian Achievers Awards. As you may recall, we have already elaborated on categories such as: Media, Arts and Culture, Community Services, Achievements in Sports and Uniform and Civil Services in the last two weeks (see page 5 and 15 respectively). This week we will be telling you more on two more categories: Enterpreneur and Woman of the Year.
The Entrepreneur of the Year is awarded to a young, aspiring entrepreneur with a proven track record of operating a successful business enterprise. Last year the winner was Nish and Sach Kukadia, Founders of Secret Sales. Finalists included names like Vanita Parti MBE, Founder of Blink Brow Bar, Nitin Passi- creator of the fashion website Missguided and Jyotin Sethi and Karam Sethi, who are behind some of the most exciting restaurants in London today.
The Woman of the Year is awarded to recognise and honour a woman who has made a significant contribution in any chosen field. Last year Bindi Karia, a technology startup expert, took home the award. Shortlisted candidates included Smruti Sriram, CEO of Supreme Creations, the world’s largest ethical manufacturer of reusable bags and sustainable packaging, Dame Zarin Kharas DME, co-founder of Justgiving, a company providing online tool and processing services to enable the collection of charitable donations, and Dr Irene Khan, a lawyer who has served as the Secretary General of Amnesty International for seven years.
There are many British Asians in the UK who deserve the recognition along with their contributions in their respective fields. If you know someone who has contributed to the community, has broken the glass ceiling and deserves recognition then nominate them online at www.asianachieversawards.com or register their details on the nomination form of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar this week. Deadline for nominations is 31 July 2016.
